Locking the screen orientation

Is it possible to lock the screen orientation? Probably 95% of the time that I use my iPhone, I want it to be in Portrait mode; I hate how the screen keeps re-orienting every time I move my hand.

Maybe this falls under "feature request," then... it would be nice to have something built into the OS to lock the screen orientation, like holding your finger on the clock for five seconds to activate it.

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I have the older generation ipad and the screen orientation is locked. I don't seem to have a switch option under General. Can you help me?

Ipad orientation of screen is locked. I don't seem to have the command for switch on general systems settings.
Any ideas?

If you see a lock icon in the upper right corner of the screen - then the screen orientation is locked.
Try the side switch above the volume rocker first and see if that unlocks the screen. If that doesn't do it, double tap the home button and swipe to the right and look for the lock icon all the way to the left.
If the screen is unlocked but still will not rotate, reset the iPad.
Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.

I can't find the app that has locked my screen orientation on my iPhone 5?

I can't find the app that has locked my screen orientation on my iPhone 5?

Read here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3805

Problems after upgrading to 4.2. Not able to lock the screen.

I updated the software of my IPad to 4.2 yesterday and I can now not lock the screen, so it does not turn when moving the ipad. The button that I used to lock the screen now turns the audio off/on.
Has anyone experience this problem and does anyone know how to solve it?
Many thanks,
Myra

4.2.1 is designed to operate that way.
The hardware switch does not turn the audio off/on. Rather, it turns the alerts (from email, etc.) on/off so that you can listen to music or movie sound without the annoying alerts.
If you need to lock the orientation, tap the Home button twice. When the "Recent" tray appears slide it to the right. A software switch is at the extreme left.

The screen orientation won't change even though it shows orientation as unlocked

the screen orientation won't change even though it shows orientation as unlocked on the bottom of the screen and when I release the side button. Any ideas?

If rotation lock is not set (i.e. there is no lock symbol next to the battery indicator at the top of the screen, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085), then try a reset : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

I have managed to lock the landscape orientation on my iphone 3 - any ideas as to how I unlock it please?

I have managed to lock the landscape orientation on my iphone 3 - any ideas as to how I unlock it please?

Im not aware that you can lock your screen in landscape so I'm assuming you have locked it in portrait and want to allow it to ne seen landscape, therefore double click the Home button, swipe the icons to the right, you will see an icon with a circle-arrow. That is your screen orientation lock.
Assuming again you have iOS5 have a look at the following for more help, page 21
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf

The screen orientation won't rotate.

Please HELP!
I just got my Iphone 4s last month. It's kind of an hand-me-down and I don't know about it's first owner but yesterday it was still fine but when I got home, the screen orientation won't rotate anymore. If I unlock the "portrait lock on" it just reverts back to its landscape orientation and won't rotate no matter how much I turn my phone. I really don't know what to do :(

Hello there, Halloween.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps for troubleshooting issues with performance of an iOS device:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3281
If a single application is not responding or stops responding when it opens, you can force it to close.
If the device is unresponsive or if certain controls aren't working as expected, restart your device.
If the device remains unresponsive or does not turn on (or power on), reset your device.
If there is no video or if the screen remains black, verify that the device has enough charge to turn on:
If you are using an iPad, ensure that it's connected to the USB Power Adapter supplied with the device.
Let it charge for at least twenty minutes, then see if it starts normally.
If there is no image on the screen, press the Sleep/Wake button to attempt to wake the device.
If the screen displays a red battery icon, continue charging the device until the battery is fully charged. Learn more about charging iPhone and iPod touch, or iPad.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, or the if the screen remains black or shows a persistent Apple logo, try restoring with iTunes:
Connect the device to your computer and open iTunes.
If the device appears in iTunes, select and click Restore on the Summary pane. Learn more aboutrestoring iOS software.
If the device doesn't appear in iTunes, try to force the device into recovery mode, and then restore it.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, contact Apple.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro

How do you lock the screen on iphone 4?

How do you lock the screen on iphone 4 while on a call? I mute calls, activate face time and I have even called someone by accident during a call. I know there has to be a way to fix this. Please HELP!

It locks automatically when you hold it to your head.
If it fails to do this, then remove the case and see if it solves it.
If it does not, then do the basics - restart, reset, restore.
If that does not solve it, then make an appointment at the genius bar.

How can you lock the screen on iPhone in iOS 7 while talking on the phone?

I am struggling to figure out how to lock the screen of my iPhone 5 during a phone call. In iOS 6, I was able to push the top "on/off" button to lock the screen. In iOS 7, I am able to do this ONLY while using the speakerphone. If I push this button while talking on the phone regularly or using a headphone, it ends the call rather than locking the screen.
I have found that I am muting calls and disconnecting calls accidentially with my "face" while holding the phone b/c the screen is so sensitive. Does anyone know a way around this?

I dont know of a way round this, but im having the same issue of puttig people on hold when putting the phone up to my ear.
This was an issue with the iphone 4 years ago and apple had to do an update to cure it

Looking for an App to Lock the Screen while Playing a Movie

I've been looking for either an app to lock the screen (not turn the screen off like the button on top of the phone) while playing a movie or a media player that will prohibit you from pressing buttons while a movie is playing. The reason I'm looking for this is my son likes to watch movies on my iPhone while we're in the grocery store, but I spend more time restarting the movie or navigating back to the iPod app and restarting the movie than he spends watching it! He likes to press the "done" button or home button which ends the movie. So an app that would prohibit that would be GREAT, but I haven't been able to find one so far. Any suggestions?

An app will not be able to do this.
Sorry.

HT4061 how can i lock my screen on my iphone that was stolen tonite. i already suspended service to the phone but i want to lock the screen

how can i lock my screen on my iphone that was stolen tonite, i already suspended the service to the phone, but apparantly there is a way thru icloud to lock screen and when i log into icloud, i do not see the option to select devices. if so, that is where i can lock the screen, but i can not seem to get to that.
thanks
D

A. Only if the device is online.
B. Only if you set up Find My Phone before the theft.
What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if Wi-Fi is enabled on the device. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
6. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
7. Find My iPhone
8. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)

Why can't I change the screen orientation of my iPad?

I just upgraded my iPad to IOS 7.0.4. Suddenly it seems to be locked in portrait mode. I have tried turning the lock feature off and on, but that doesn't help. I am at a loss.

Unfortunately not. I found a work-around that allows me to use the device in landscape format. I use the accessibility settings in settings (under general) and turn "assistive touch" on. A white dot appears on the screen. When you click on that, you can rotate (and lock) the screen in any position you like.
It's not ideal, but so far it's all I've got. I'd like to bring it into a genius bar, but haven't had time.

The top button on my iphone 5 stopped working recently.. Well it works but barely at all if every. Most of the time it only locks the screen if I click on the left side of the button. Also my Camera causes a blue pixelated spot on pictures I take.

The top button on my phone recently stopped working. Well sometimes. Majority of the time if I click it hard enough on the left side of the button it will lock the screen... Otherwise it doesnt work at all anymore. Also the camera appears to be placing a blue pixel on pictures I take. Its annoying. What should I do?

It's completely situational. Without being able to directly compare the "scratch" on the original poster's iPhone with your iPhone, what gaamcc had happen could not be extrapolated to guess what Apple may do in your situation. It will depend entirely on what the Apple technician diagnoses after examining your iPhone. He/she may decide that any damage is strictly cosmetic and didn't have any connection with the problem you're taking your iPhone in for, or he/she may diagnose the problem as stemming from user damage. You'll just have to see when you go to the Apple Store.
Regards.

Can't lock the screen anymore with a password

I can't lock the screen anymore since I installed Mavericks. I have assigned a password to the screensaver in the system preferences, but when I activate the screensaver on my iMac 8,1 it does not ask for the password when I wake it up from sleep. I have checked the option in the security preferences that the Mac should ask for a password immediately.
Any idea how the enable the password?

Okay, the problem is solved. I don't really know how - I just restarted the mac several times and now it works.

How to lock the screen in OS X?

im new to Mac. been a PC user for over 10 yrs. I'm just wondering if OSx has a similar shortcut to lock the screen just like what you can do with "windows key+L" in XP.
I know i can do that with screen savers or just log off. But i just wanna know if there is an easier way. Thanks.

What about using the Sleep command?
APPLE > SLEEP
It puts your display and computer asleep. You can set it so that it requires you to insert your password to awake the computer from sleep mode or even your screen saver for that matter.
Open System Preferences then go to Security section. Then find the check box that says "Require Password to wake this computer from Sleep". Check it.
There's also an application that locks it and sets an alarm off when it is touched, tracked pad moved, keyboard or taking out your power adapter. It's called iAlertU. iAlerU - Version Tracker. You use your remote.
Open it in your applications folder. It's then added to your menu bar. Hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds on your apple remote until you hear a car lock sound. Do the same to unlock it.
Remember to mark as helpful or solved.
-benny

Locking the screen orientation

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