iOS 27 'When App Closes' Shortcut Triggers With Control Center Access

iOS 27 broke “when app opens/closes” shortcut. I’ve been using a shortcut that turns off orientation lock if I open specific apps (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) and a second shortcut that would turn orientation lock back on when those apps were closed. But since iOS 27, accessing the Control Center while in those apps trigger the “when apps close” shortcut which turns on orientation lock again. Prior to iOS 27, I could access Control Center while in those apps to adjust brightness with no issues. Wondering if anyone has had the same experience and has found a fix?

Posted on Oct 5, 2026 10:27 PM

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SravanKrA

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Oct 6, 2026 1:50 AM in response to wesleyychoww

If you are using a Shortcut or Automation to open or close an app, please provide screenshots of the actual commands/actions used in the Shortcut or Automation. This is important because the exact sequence of actions, conditions, triggers, and settings determines what the Shortcut is actually doing and what options are available.

Simply describing what the Shortcut is supposed to do, or explaining the problem in words, is often not enough. Without seeing the commands and configuration, any advice would be based on assumptions, guesses, or imagination rather than on the actual setup.

So, please share clear screenshots showing the complete Shortcut/Automation and its individual actions. Once those are visible, someone can examine the exact configuration and give you a more accurate explanation of what can be done, what cannot be done, and what needs to be changed.