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How do I rotate Google Maps on iPhone?

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Robert Miller

Published Feb 08, 2026

How do I rotate Google Maps on iPhone?

Tilt the map: With 2 fingers, touch and hold the map, then move your fingers up and down the screen. Rotate the map: With 2 fingers, touch and hold the map, then move your fingers around each other on the screen.

How do I set my iPhone to auto rotate?

Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch

  1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.
  2. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it’s off.
  3. Turn your iPhone sideways.

How do I turn on auto-rotate on Google Maps?

If you open the Google maps app, there is a button on the top right of the screen that you can press to center the map on your current location. The button’s icon then changes. If you press the same button again, the map auto-rotates based on your compass heading.

How do I fix an upside down Google Map?

Fixing Google Maps Upside Down

  1. Tap on North Icon. Google Maps also displays a handy compass while navigating so that you can know which direction you are heading to.
  2. Turn Off Power Saver.
  3. Enable Auto-Rotate.
  4. Enable Location Accuracy.
  5. Calibrate Compass.
  6. Restart Phone.
  7. Clear App Cache.
  8. Reinstall App.

How do you change map settings on iPhone?

In the Maps app , you can quickly find your settings for preferences, guides, favorites, and more. Tap your picture or initials at the top right of the search card, then choose an option.

How do I change my Google Maps settings?

To change this, you’ll need to open the “Google Maps” app, then tap on the circular account icon on the search bar. This will open the Google Maps menu. From here, tap the “Settings” option. In the “Settings” menu, scroll down until you find the “Navigation Settings” option—tap this to enter the menu.

Are Google Maps always oriented north?

The orientation of Google Maps is always the same when you’re browsing on a computer. North is on the top of the map, and south is on the bottom. The left will always be west, and the right is always east. Anything directly above the location you’re browsing is always to the location’s north.

How do I rotate my iPhone screen without control center?

On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access it. On an iPhone without a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead. Here, tap on the rotation lock icon (which looks like a lock with a circular arrow) to turn it on or off.

Why does my iPhone not go into landscape mode?

Swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen to open Contol Center. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it’s off. That’s it. Your iPhone or iPod Touch should rotate properly now.