What does the portrait orientation lock icon mean on my iPhone?
The portrait orientation lock icon means that the iPhone screen is locked in portrait orientation and will not rotate when you turn your device. You can change or unlock the screen orientation by referring to the 'Change or lock the screen orientation on iPhone' section. (Page 4)
From the official Apple iPhone Status Icons Guide manual, page 4
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