[Fixed] How to Unlock Screen Rotation on iPhone

If you've recently purchased a new iPhone or are migrating from another operating system to the iPhone, it can be difficult to locate the most common features that you used to access easily on your previous device.

We've all been there, which is why we've decided to help you out by showing you how to unlock screen rotation on an iPhone.

Here's more about it!

How to Unlock Screen Rotation on the iPhone

There are many different ways to unlock screen rotation on an iPhone; one is using the control center; another would be using assistive touch; and you can also unlock screen rotation by tapping on the back of your iPhone. This is not the end because there are numerous ways in which you can turn off the screen rotation on an iPhone.

Let me show you all the methods you can use to turn off the screen rotation on your iPhone, step by step.

1. Use Control Center to unlock screen rotation on the iPhone

This is one of the easiest ways to unlock screen rotation on your iPhone; the other two are easy too, but you will have to go through a setup process before you can use them.

Now, let me show you how to unlock screen rotation on an iPhone using the Control Center.

Firstly, here's how to unlock an iPhone that has the notch, such as the iPhone X and later:

Step 1.Unlock your iPhone.

Step 2.Tap your finger on the top-right corner.

Step 3.Slide your finger down.

Step 4.Tap on the lock icon with an arrow encircling it.

Here's how to unlock the screen rotation on an iPhone with TouchID:

Step 1.Unlock your iPhone.

Step 2.Tap your finger on the bottom of the screen and swipe up.

Step 3.Now tap on the lock icon with an arrow on the top encircling it.

Now let me show you another way to unlock the screen rotation!

2. Unlock screen rotation using assistive touch

Another easy method to unlock screen rotation On your iPhone, that is, using assistive touch. Here's how to do that:

Step 1.Open "Settings."

Step 2.Tap on "Accessibility."

Step 3.Now tap on "Touch."

Step 4.Select "AssistiveTouch" and then enable it on the following screen.

Step 5.In the "Customize Top Level Menu" section, select "Lock Rotation" and add it to the list.

Step 6.Now, you'll see a white floating icon on your screen. Tap on it and select "Unlock Rotation" whenever you want to unlock the screen rotation of your iPhone.

Here's another way to unlock the screen rotation!

3. Unlock screen rotation by tapping the back of your iPhone

Here's how to set up your iPhone to unlock the screen rotation by tapping the back of your iPhone:

Step 1.Open "Settings" and select "Accessibility."

Step 2.Tap on "Touch" and then select "Back Tap."

Step 3.Under "Double Tap" or "Triple Tap," select "Lock Rotation."

Step 4.If you've selected "Double Tap," tap twice on the back of your phone to unlock the screen rotation.

Step 5.Tap twice again to turn on the

4. Use shortcuts to unlock screen rotation

You can also turn off the screen rotation of your iPhone using the shortcuts. Once you create the shortcut, you can add it to the homescreen as a widget or in the Today View.

Here's how to create a shortcut to unlock screen rotation:

Step 1.Open Shortcuts.

Step 2.Tap on the "+" icon.

Step 3.Tap on "Add Action."

Step 4.Tap on the search bar and type "Rotation."

Step 5.Select "Set Orientation Lock" from the menu.

Step 6.Tap on "Toggle" and change it to "Turn."

Step 7.Now tap on "On" and select "Off."

Step 8.Tap on the top of the page, select "Rename" and give this shortcut a name.

Step 9.In the same menu, you can also choose an icon for this shortcut by selecting the "Choose Icon" option.

Step 10.After you're done, click on "Done" in the top right corner.

Now you can place the shortcut wherever you'd like. You can place the shortcut on your homescreen or in the "Today View" section.

FAQs on Unlocking Screen Rotation on the iPhone

Here are some more answers to your questions about how to unlock screen rotation on the iPhone.

1. Why is my iPhone screen not rotating?

Your iPhone isn't rotating because you might not have turned off the screen rotation. If you have and it is still not rotating, the gyroscope, which is responsible for determining the movements and placement of your iPhone, is damaged, which is what is causing your iPhone to not rotate.

Go to your nearest Apple Authorized Service Center to get this fixed as soon as possible.

2. How do I unlock screen rotation?

You can unlock the screen rotation of your iPhone by opening the Control Center and then selecting the screen rotation turn off option.

3. Why is my phone auto rotate not working?

It can be because of malfunctioning or broken gyroscopes. Visit your nearest Apple Authorized Service Center and get your iPhone fixed.

The Conclusion

There are so many ways to do the same task, which is to unlock the screen rotation on your iPhone. You can use the option that best suits you and that you find easy for yourself.

But, in our personal opinion, turning off the screen rotation lock using the control center and by back-tapping on the phone twice or thrice is a great and easy way to do it. Though there is a small setup process you've got to go through before you can back tap on your phone to turn off the screen rotation lock,