How to turn off auto-rotate screen on iPhone or iPad

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In this article, we will tell you how to disable automatic screen rotation on iPhone / iPad.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: On iOS 7 and above

Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad Step 1

Step 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen

The Control Center will open.

If Control Center doesn't open, activate it

Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad Step 2

Step 2. Click "Lock orientation"

You will find this option in the upper right corner of the Control Center; it is marked with a round arrow with a lock. From now on, the screen orientation will not change even if you rotate the device.

The indicated icon will be red if the option is activated. To disable this option, tap the icon again

Method 2 of 2: How to turn on Control Center

Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad Step 3

Step 1. Launch the Settings app

Click the gray gears icon (⚙️) on the home screen.

Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad Step 4

Step 2. Tap Control Center

You will find this option at the top of the menu; it is indicated by a series of white sliders.

Turn Off Automatic Screen Rotation on an iPhone or iPad Step 5

Step 3. Move the slider next to "Lock screen access" to the "Enable" position

The slider turns green.

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Step 4. Move the slider next to "Access in programs" to the "On" position

It will turn green; Control Center is now on.