Every owner of an iOS device has at least once thought and heard that his device has such a function as screen rotation. This is a standard feature that comes with all Apple devices. If a person has not gone into detail about how to set up this function, what it is and why it is needed, then he should look into it. Because this function, although standard at first glance, has many nuances in configuration, which are worth discussing in more detail later.
What is auto-rotate on iPhone and how does it work?
Auto-rotate is a standard feature on the Apple iPhone. You can call it standard, as other users say. It works on the principle of a gyroscope, that is, the phone can change the position of the screen exactly at the moment when a person tilts the device one way or another. For example, if you tilt the screen to the side, the user will automatically see that his device and screen are upside down. This special mechanism is built into the system; no additional utilities are needed to connect it. Special sensors convey to the phone that it has somehow changed its position and the screen location must also be changed.
The phone itself can be rotated by completely different degrees, namely 90 and 180. Some versions of the device can also turn the main, working screen. However, some people do not even know about this, since many other devices, for example, the same Android, do not have this ability.
Important! This function has no exceptions, that is, it is built into all Apple gadgets.
The function can be used when:
- Playing through toys and various games;
- Watching videos or pictures.
The scope of using the screen as an auto-rotate device is great. It all depends on what the user needs at the moment.
Was it or has it become? Causes related to iron
An accelerometer - a gyro sensor, which measures the angle of inclination of the device relative to the direction of the Earth's gravity - is responsible for automatically rotating the image on the screen of a mobile gadget. This inexpensive, widespread device is installed in the vast majority of smartphones and tablets. However, the majority does not mean all.
You can still find devices that do not have an accelerometer. These are, as a rule, ultra-budget devices from little-known brands from the Middle Kingdom, and if one of their representatives was “overcome by misfortune” right from the moment of purchase, first of all you should find out whether it was a boy.
To check the presence of an accelerometer in your phone, any application for diagnosing the hardware of Android devices, for example, Sensor Kinetics, is suitable. It displays information about the operation of the sensors.
If in the “Accelerometer” section it says “Not available on this device,” then this is the case. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to force the screen of such a device to rotate following a change in position, but this can be compensated for using third-party programs. We will talk about them further.
Another group of devices that may not have an accelerometer (or have a faulty one) are those that have been repaired or need it after being dropped or wet. You can check the presence/absence of a gyro sensor on them using the same means as on the previous ones.
We will classify all other cases as “it didn’t exist, but it did”, that is, initially auto-rotate worked on the device, but stopped for unknown reasons.
How to enable screen rotation on iPhone
Enabling rotation is very simple and accessible to every iPhone owner. As a rule, it is automatically active, that is, the user can use this function immediately after the first activation so that it works properly. But it may also be that the user disabled the function and forgot about it. You have to activate it again.
Some devices also have such a function that their automatic rotation is completely prohibited, that is, the user cannot activate it, as it is programmed by the system. To understand that there is such a ban, you can look at the status bar. If a crossed out padlock is noticed, the function is deactivated.
Enabling automatic rotation is very simple and can be done in two ways:
- Through iPhone settings;
- Through the work screen.
The first case is that a novice smartphone owner may not notice this function in the settings, but they are there. Not everyone can find the required section in 2022. However, this does not change at all the fact that the action algorithm is the same:
- First, you should unlock your iPhone, after which you should go to the standard “Settings” application;
- Now find the gear icon and click on it;
- Settings open, scroll down and find the “Display and Brightness” section;
- This section has a sub-item “View”;
- Let's move on to the sub-item;
- Now the user can select the mode. We choose either standard or with a larger screen. Click on "Standard";
- We tap on the installation mode and exit, since the user changed the mode. After this, the user can try rotating the screen. To do this, simply turn the phone over.
This is the first step that will help you set up the rotation mode automatically. Next, you should go to the desktop, where there is a phone menu. You can open the menu by swiping from top to bottom. There will be many functions in the menu, but you need to find the icon with arrows around it. Click on this function. After this, the function is automatically activated. Owners of an iPad or iPhone can use automatic rotation simply and easily.
Reasons related to software
In cases where the previously working auto-rotate screen failed for no apparent reason, the hardware may also be to blame. For example, due to a manufacturing defect or aging of the device (the sensitivity of the gyro sensor decreases over time). However, 90-95% of such situations are related to software.
For example:
- with disabling the auto-rotate function in the device settings;
- with a system error;
- with a conflict or incorrect operation of applications;
- with the influence of malware.
Most common reason
The most common and easily fixable cause of failure is accidentally disabling auto-rotate in the settings.
Most mobile devices based on bare Android or proprietary shells have an auto-rotate control button in the notification panel and quick access (curtain). True, the name of this button does not always accurately convey its purpose. So, on MIUI 11 and 10 it is called “Orientation”, which confuses owners of Xiaomi Redmi 4, 5 and newer:
In early versions of MIUI, this button was simply called “Rotate” or “Auto-rotate”, as, however, it is now called on many other devices, for example, on Samsung, Honor, Meizu, Asus Zen, etc.
When the auto-rotate function is disabled, the name of the button often changes to “Vertical (horizontal) orientation” or “Portrait (landscape) screen,” which also sometimes confuses users:
To restore automatic rotation disabled by this button, just touch it again.
In addition to the Quick Access Toolbar, there are controls for auto-rotating the display in the system settings. One of the options is in the "Screen" section. It allows you to choose what action to take when rotating the device - rotate the image or keep the default orientation.
The other one is hidden in “Special Features”. It, like the “behind the curtain” button, simply activates or deactivates auto-rotate.
Some device models allow you to turn auto-rotate on or off separately on the Home screen and on the Voice Calls screen. This function is controlled through the quick access panel.
System errors, viruses, incorrect operation of applications
System errors can be temporary or permanent. The first are those that are associated with the current execution of processes and services of the operating system and “live” no longer than one session. The second are related to changes in system files and settings.
Errors of the first group can be easily eliminated by restarting the device, while the second can only be eliminated by eliminating the cause that caused the failure.
Temporary errors occur spontaneously on any device, often for no apparent reason. Permanent - most often the result of any obvious events, for example, operations with system files on smartphones and tablets with root, installation of updates, etc.
Infecting a device with malware is also often accompanied by a disruption of system functions, especially those that simplify the detection or removal of malware, such as operations with applications, changing settings, starting the device in safe mode, and the like. The auto-rotate screen feature is unlikely to be the goal of virus creators, but it can be broken along with some of the above.
You can suspect that an Android gadget is infected with malware based on typical signs if they accompany a problem with screen rotation. For example:
- Pop-up advertisements not associated with any program.
- Antivirus alarm messages.
- Spontaneous removal of protective applications.
- The appearance of new applications that you did not install.
- Theft of accounts in instant messengers and social networks, loss of money from electronic wallets that you use on the device, etc.
Other symptoms of the presence of viruses on a mobile device and methods to combat them are described in this article.
When there is a conflict or failure in applications, the problem is most often associated with the installation or launch of a program, including one that does not use a gyro sensor. For example, the correct operation of the auto-rotate button in the quick access panel may be affected by a third-party launcher or application that changes the design of the curtain.
How to restore the auto-rotate screen function in case of system and program failures
If the previous step did not help, move on to the next one.
- Reboot your device. This will eliminate temporary system errors.
- Uninstall applications that you installed shortly before the problem occurred.
- Scan your device for viruses.
- Reset Android to factory settings.
If screen rotation stops working after manipulating system files on rooted devices, reverting to factory settings will not help. If it is not possible to correct what has been changed manually, only flashing will save you.
How to disable auto-rotate on iPhone
Sometimes an iPhone owner needs to turn off the function for various reasons. For example, this function completely interferes with the user. He cannot view videos and other resources because the gadget automatically flips the screen. This is extremely inconvenient. However, the user only needs to remember a simple algorithm that will help to disable automatic rotation very quickly. The algorithm will not take even 5 seconds. Relevant on different models, even on Max or Plus.
The developers have introduced such a simple and easy algorithm into the system that any beginner or person can click on a button and do what they need to do in a few seconds. The function is important and should be visible. This is what the developers were guided by when introducing the functions. To the phone system. Users should not climb just to deactivate auto turn. It should turn off easily and quickly. There is no point in looking for this section in the settings, so you can use the settings that are already on the phone.
To deactivate rotation, you must:
- Activate the menu or in other words “Control Panel”, which is hidden. To activate, you need to swipe your finger from bottom to top;
- Turn on portrait orientation lock. A special icon that looks like a padlock in a line. The function is only considered active when the switch is white. If it is green or blue, it means that the user cannot turn the phone over.
- After this, the screen will become completely standard. Just 2 steps to disable the feature.
It is worth remembering that turning on automatic rotation occurs on exactly the same principle as locking. Just tap to make it transparent. It is worth focusing on the color of the button.
