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Previously, some iPhones would automatically rotate their home screen when you turned the device sideways. This was a popular feature due to its convenience, but some users found it stopped working when they upgraded their phones. Let me explain whether you can still rotate the home screen to landscape mode!
The short answer is “NO” - in iOS 17, home screen rotation is not possible. On earlier versions (before iOS 14) and specifically on the iPhone 6 Plus through 8 Plus models, turning your iPhone sideways would rotate the home screen along with app icons to landscape orientation.
However, this feature was discontinued when Face ID was introduced. We'll have to wait and see if it returns in future updates!
While the home screen won't rotate, you can still use apps and browsers that support landscape orientation in sideways mode. If your screen isn't rotating, check if the Portrait Orientation Lock is enabled! Note: The following instructions are for iPhones without a home button.
If the screen still doesn’t rotate after following these steps, try testing with apps like Safari that support landscape orientation!
Try the customization app "WidgetClub" - it allows you to personalize not just wallpapers, but also app icons and widgets! The setup process is super simple. Check it out below!
Eri
Freelance web writer. Apple enthusiast who regularly uses iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and MacBook Air. Actively sharing useful information on smart ways to use smartphones and app recommendations by actually trying out various apps!
Liume inc.
Representative Director & CEO Saeko Usami
After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University, I worked as an editor in the news media division of an internet portal company and, from the early days of mobile apps, engaged in product development and marketing for iPhone and Android applications. I founded Liume Inc. in June 2021 and released an app in September 2021 that lets users stylishly customize their smartphone home and lock screens with widgets, wallpapers, and icons. Our iPhone and Android apps have surpassed 9 million total downloads. I have been an iPhone user for over 15 years.