My iPhone screen is stuck in portrait view

When I turn my iPhone to it side, it won’t go to landscape view. It’s stuck in portrait? How do I fix this?



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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 1, 2025 05:47 PM

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Feb 1, 2025 08:08 PM in response to Screen314

Apple Support's online article may help: Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

Eg says:

"Some apps don't support rotation, so your screen might not rotate even if Portrait Orientation Lock isn't turned on"


To "Rotate the screen on an iPhone without a Home button


  1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.
  2. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it's off.
  3. Turn your iPhone sideways.


If the screen still doesn't rotate, try a different app, like Safari or Messages, that is known to work in landscape mode."

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My iPhone screen is stuck in portrait view

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