Lock/Unlock screen using iPad cover

I have a iPad 9th generation. When I close the iPad cover, the screen not locked. How can I fixe it?. My iOS version is 16.5.1

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 30, 2023 12:55 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2023 1:13 AM

Not all cases/covers include the embedded magnet that operates the iPad’s magnetic sensor that detects closure of the cover.


For cases/covers that do include the required magnet, ensure that the lock feature is enabled in iPad settings:

Settings > Display & Brightness > Lock/Unlock - set to ON

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Lock/Unlock screen using iPad cover

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