iOS safari reader mode only works in landscape

iOS safari reader mode only works in landscape. I’m using the latest iOS on my 11 pro Max. Used to work a while ago but just stopped. So I rotate to landscape. Hold the reader mode button and it works.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 8, 2023 10:03 PM

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SnickZ.

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Jul 10, 2023 08:17 AM in response to Daniel Moilanen

Hello Daniel Moilanen,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can.

If you’re following the steps provided in this article: Hide ads and distractions in Safari on iPhone - Apple Support, we recommend contacting Apple Support to look into this with you. Get Support

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

Jul 12, 2023 05:45 PM in response to SnickZ.

Apple called me. They don’t know anything. Said reset all settings. Not fix. Connect to Mac factory reset. Don’t fix.

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