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I've only left hand working. How do I switch the photo button to left?

I've only left hand working. I tried to take a pict but there is only right buttons to take a pic. How do I switch the button to the left hand?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 8:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 8:54 AM

There is no direct way of having the camera controls on the left side, however you can turn off rotation lock, and when you rotate the iPad, the controls will remain locked in place so will end up in the left side of the screen.


click here ➜ Left handed camera controls? - Apple Community


You can also offer Apple Feedback if you would like to see the option added in a future software update.

click here ➜ Feedback - Camera - Apple


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Sep 6, 2023 8:54 AM in response to surfbugbob

There is no direct way of having the camera controls on the left side, however you can turn off rotation lock, and when you rotate the iPad, the controls will remain locked in place so will end up in the left side of the screen.


click here ➜ Left handed camera controls? - Apple Community


You can also offer Apple Feedback if you would like to see the option added in a future software update.

click here ➜ Feedback - Camera - Apple


I've only left hand working. How do I switch the photo button to left?

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