Unlocking screen orientation for landscape photos on iPhone

How do I unlock my screen so when my pictures show up and I turned my phone sideways, it turns to landscape and not vertical


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Original Title: Screen lock. How do I unlock it so when I turn my phone sideways my pictures should show landscape picture

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 1, 2025 6:41 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 6:47 AM

From the top right hand corner of your iPhone screen swipe down to open Control Center. Look for an icon with a lock in it and chances are its red. Tap it to unlock screen rotation.

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Unlocking screen orientation for landscape photos on iPhone

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