How To Make Hbo Max Full Screen On Iphone
Okay, picture this: you're snuggled up in bed, ready to binge the latest season of Succession (because who isn't?). But wait! The screen is... small. Like, awkwardly, frustratingly small. Don't worry, we've all been there!
The Simple Swipe Solution
There's a super easy trick that 99% of the time will solve all your small-screen woes. Prepare to be amazed! Just swipe up from the bottom edge of your iPhone screen while the video is playing.
Seriously, that's it! It's like magic, except instead of a disappearing rabbit, you get a gloriously enlarged HBO Max screen. And who wouldn't prefer that?
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Still Not Working? Fear Not!
Sometimes, technology can be a little… stubborn. Like a toddler refusing to eat their veggies. If the swipe-up method isn't cooperating, don't despair! We have more tricks up our sleeve.
First, make sure your iPhone isn’t locked in portrait mode. We don't want to be stuck looking at things the wrong way around, do we?
You can usually find this little lock icon in your Control Center. Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen (or up from the bottom on older iPhones) and make sure the portrait orientation lock isn't engaged.
The Double-Tap Dance
If the swipe-up trick is on strike, and portrait lock isn’t the culprit, try the double-tap dance. This is my personal favorite, it feels more like a secret agent move.
Simply tap twice quickly on the video itself. Boom! Usually, this will toggle between full screen and the smaller viewing mode. If it doesn't work the first time, try again. Sometimes your phone just needs a little encouragement.
Check Those App Permissions!
Okay, this is a bit more technical, but still totally doable. Sometimes HBO Max needs a little nudge from your iPhone's settings to work properly.
Head to your iPhone's Settings app, scroll down until you find HBO Max, and tap on it. Make sure that it has permission to access things like your photos (even though it shouldn't need them for full screen, trust me on this one!).
The Nuclear Option (Just Kidding... Mostly)
If all else fails (and I mean all else), try restarting the HBO Max app. Close it completely and then reopen it. It’s like giving your app a little nap.
Still no luck? Time to restart your iPhone! It might seem dramatic, but sometimes a good ol' reboot is all your phone needs to sort itself out. Think of it as a digital spa day.
And if even that doesn't work... well, then maybe it's time to contact HBO Max support. But let's be honest, with these tips, you'll be watching House of the Dragon in glorious full-screen in no time! Happy binging!
Remember, full screen is your friend. Embrace it. Love it. Live it!
So there you have it. No more squinting at tiny screens! Enjoy your favorite shows the way they were meant to be seen: BIG and BOLD! Go forth and conquer those pixels!
