Can I listen to music and play games at the same time on ipad

Is it possible to listen to music and do other things on the new IPad

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 5:12 PM

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Jul 6, 2012 12:11 PM in response to Don6431

Unlock the iPad if it is locked.

Locate and tap the "Music" app icon.

Select some music from your collection (an album, a playlist, whatever) and start it playing at a comfortable volume.

Push the home button.

The music should still be playing.

Select another application and start it.

The music should still be playing.


Does this not work for you?

Jul 5, 2012 8:34 PM in response to Don6431

Yes, you can do many other things while listening to music. There may be some things you can't do at the same time, such as listening to a podcast. I'm not sure whether a game with sound could prevent the music from playing, but the ones I have on hand can coexist with music playback. It seems that would be a very annoying combination for some games.

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