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Screen rotation is locked!

My 5th gen iPad screen won't rotate. It does not have the side button.

iPad, 12

Posted on May 12, 2019 3:48 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2019 3:56 PM

From the top right hand side of your iPad, slide down to bring up control center. Look for the icon with a lock in it. Tap that icon to restore rotation to your iPad.


Note: Not all Apps rotate, but if nothing does on your iPad the solution above is what you need.

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Screen rotation is locked!

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