2 Ways to Fix Auto Rotate Not Working on iPhone

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Try Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Turn Off Display Zoom

Display Zoom is a nifty setting to enlarge the texts and icons on your device’s screen to improve readability. However, this feature can affect the rotation of thehome screen layouton the plus-size iPhones and iPhone Max models. Hence, it’s best to turn it off.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone > go toDisplay & Brightness.

Step 2:Scroll down to tap onDisplay Zoom> selectDefault> tapDoneat the top right.

Once you complete the above steps, your iPhone will restart with a new zoom setting. Following that, your iPhone’s screen should rotate as before.

Fix 2: Reset All Settings

If the screen still won’t rotate, resetting your iPhone may be your best option. Doing so will reset all your custom settings to default. Don’t worry; this won’t affect your personal data.

Step 1:Open theSettingsmenu > navigate toGeneral>Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2:TapResetat the bottom > selectReset All Settings.

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Last updated on 02 August, 2024

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