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iPad Pro 4th gen volume buttons reversed

Prior IPad pro models had volume up button closest to near edge, down closest to far edge. I just received a 4th gen, the buttons are reversed in landscape mode with buttons at top. They do switch to “normal” when iPad in portrait mode (with buttons on top/right side).


this is quite frustrating. I have searched for info and it seems that there should be a switch in setting>sounds. I am on 16.1.1……no ‘switch’!!!

iPad Pro, 11-inch, 4th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 7:10 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2022 9:34 PM

Apple removed the Setting to lock the relative on/off buttons position of the Volume buttons for newer iPad models.

If this is an issue for you, then you will need to send unacknowledged feedback, on this deleted feature, directly to Apple by tapping the link below.


Feedback - iPad - Apple


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Nov 22, 2022 3:44 AM in response to Jrsforums

Dynamic volume controls were introduced with release of iPadOS 15.4 onwards. For reasons known only to Apple, while this feature can be enabled/disabled for older models of iPad, the ability to disable this feature is not available for any new models of iPad and iPad Pro that have since been launched - these models being:

  • iPad Air5
  • iPad mini6
  • fourth generation iPad Pro 11”
  • sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9”
  • iPad10


This is documented within this recently updated Apple Support document:

Use the Home, side, and other buttons on your iPad - Apple Support


Apple invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback pages. If you would like to see the ability to disable dynamic volume control functions for your iPad, this would be the most appropriate channel through which to make your voice heard:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

iPad Pro 4th gen volume buttons reversed

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