On the iPad Air model number A1475, what is the sliding button above the volume buttons

On the first iPad Air model number A1475, what is the sliding small metal button located above the volume control buttons?


iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 2:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2021 2:19 PM

Its the side switch, and can be set to either mute the device, or lock screen rotation.


You can change what it does in Settings->General->Use Side Switch for

link-> Rotate the screen on your iPad - Apple Support


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On the iPad Air model number A1475, what is the sliding button above the volume buttons

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