how do you get the iphone 8 screen to rotate?

unable to rotate the screen - does not have a portrait -landscape setting

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 01:52 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2022 02:46 PM

Swipe up the Control Center then tap the red padlock

There are screens that will not rotate such as the Home Screen

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Nov 27, 2022 02:46 PM in response to joanie89

Swipe up the Control Center then tap the red padlock

There are screens that will not rotate such as the Home Screen

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