How to Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad
Swipe up., Tap the "Rotation Lock" button.
2 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Swipe up.
Swipe upward from the bottom edge of any screen.
This opens the Control Center.
If nothing happens, you may need to enable Control Center ↓ -
Step 2: Tap the "Rotation Lock" button.
It's a button in the upper-right corner of the Control Center that contains an image of a padlock surrounded by a curving arrow.
Now your device's screen will keep the same orientation no matter how you turn it.
The Rotation Lock button will be red when it is active.
Simply tap it again to turn off Rotation Lock.
Detailed Guide
Swipe upward from the bottom edge of any screen.
This opens the Control Center.
If nothing happens, you may need to enable Control Center ↓
It's a button in the upper-right corner of the Control Center that contains an image of a padlock surrounded by a curving arrow.
Now your device's screen will keep the same orientation no matter how you turn it.
The Rotation Lock button will be red when it is active.
Simply tap it again to turn off Rotation Lock.
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