Unable to lock screen orientation in landscape mode

Why is it not possible to lock orientation in landscape mode?


I use the Komoot app on my bike, and i want to use it in landscape mode.

Why can i not lock the screen in landscape mode?


I don't understand it.

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 4:55 AM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2025 12:26 AM

Not all apps can be used in Landscape mode. This is up to the app developer. iOS cannot change this. A quick Google search shows that the Komoot app does not support landscape mode, but is designed to be used in "portrait mode"


You can try to get in touch with the app developer and ask if this is a feature they expect to support in a future update.

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Nov 18, 2025 12:26 AM in response to baszero

Not all apps can be used in Landscape mode. This is up to the app developer. iOS cannot change this. A quick Google search shows that the Komoot app does not support landscape mode, but is designed to be used in "portrait mode"


You can try to get in touch with the app developer and ask if this is a feature they expect to support in a future update.

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Unable to lock screen orientation in landscape mode

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