IOS 6 auto rotation question?

I updated the software for my 3GS to IOS 6. However, I noticed when viewing my Facebook page, the screen doesn't not auto rotate from portrait to landscape. Is this by design or is there a glitch?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 29, 2012 7:29 PM

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Mar 25, 2015 4:12 PM in response to charinarusso

STEP 1

Press the "Home" button below the iPhone screen twice to display the icons for recently used apps in the bottom status bar.

STEP 2

Swipe the status bar from left to right until you see the screen lock icon, which is a padlock inside a circular arrow.

STEP 3

Tap the screen lock icon to turn off the screen lock. The padlock icon will disappear and screen rotation should unlock.

STEP 4

Press the "Home" button again to return to hide the status bar.

STEP 5

Launch an app that you know allows screen rotation, such as the "Calculator" app.

STEP 6

Rotate the iPhone to ensure that the Calculator screen also rotates. If the screen moves as expected, you have successfully removed the lock. If the screen remains locked, press and hold down the "On/Off" button and then swipe the "Slide to Power Off" tab to switch off the iPhone. Press the "On/Off" button to power on the iPhone.

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