what is that little icon on the top with a lock and a arrow circle around it?

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4739514?answerId=21018044022#21018044022

That icon indicates that you have screen rotation locked so the screen will not rotate.

This is controlled on your iPhone by going to the Home screen and double clicking the Home button. That will reveal the row of recently used apps at the bottom of the screen. Scroll that row to reveal the controls in the left most window part of the row. You should see the symbol there. Tap it to restore screen rotation.

It is your portrait oriemtaton lock

Yeah, tried that. There's no symbol in that row of apps. I'm stuck on no rotation land. Running iOS 8.1.

the_light_house wrote:

Yeah, tried that. There's no symbol in that row of apps. I'm stuck on no rotation land. Running iOS 8.1.

Ralph's post was for iOS 6 almost 2 years ago.

Swipe up on the bottom on the screen to open Control Center.

See this -> Screen doesn't rotate on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Boom. Done. And like magic you've rescued another lost princess. Thanks Chris.

Glad you got it sorted...