Sleep button on iPad Air 2 not working since update to 15.2

Since updating to 15.2, my sleep button doesn’t work. I have no way to put my screen to sleep manually. I’ve tried doing reboots, resets and erase and restore, so far nothing. Any other suggestions?

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 20, 2021 8:00 AM

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Dec 21, 2021 8:40 AM in response to weaselmac73

Hello weaselmac73,


It sounds like you're experiencing some issues with your iPad and Screen Lock. We will be happy to assist you.


Is the same manage device by a school or a job? If so, you may have a profile set up. You can find that under: Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management


What is the current setting? You may find that under the change when iPad automatically locks section on this article


Set a passcode on iPad


Please let us know.


Cheers!

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