I really can't stand that the volume buttons change when you have different orientations my 5th Gen didn't do this! It says to go to settings>sounds>then turn on fixed position volume control and my brand new 6th gen iPad Pro I just got today does not have that anywhere. So what gives? Nice counterintuitive move Apple so goofy why can't you just keep some stuff simple already!
Dynamic volume controls were only introduced with release of iPadOS 15.4 onwards. For reasons known only to Apple, 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:
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:
Dynamic volume controls were only introduced with release of iPadOS 15.4 onwards. For reasons known only to Apple, 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:
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:
The option to lock the orientation of the volume buttons is gone in newer iPad models.
If you want to Apple to reinstate this feature, you can leave iPad feedback, directly, with Apple, on this issue, by tapping the iPad feedback link below.
I just did that meaning left feedback. I also just spoke to a senior advisor and he confirmed this option is gone and had NO idea why Apple would remove it on their top tier iPad Pros either. Very frustrating. Thank you for responding.
6th Gen iPad Pro 12.9" Dynamic Volume
