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Help! How can i remove the lock sign on my ipad3? it can't open, rotate or turn to next page because there is a lock sign at the bottom?

Help! How can I remove the lock sign on my ipad3? it cannot rotate, turn to next page, or even open when it's on standby mode, even when i press the home button it cant open..thanks

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Posted on Jul 28, 2012 7:09 AM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2012 7:16 AM

I'm not sure exactly what you are seeing but .....


If you see a lock icon in the upper right corner of the screen - then the screen orientation is locked.


Try the side switch above the volume rocker first and see if that unlocks the screen. If that doesn't do it, double tap the home button and swipe to the right and look for the lock icon all the way to the left.


If the iPad is not responsive and you cannot slid to unlock the screen - try this.


Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.

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Jul 28, 2012 7:16 AM in response to anclavano

I'm not sure exactly what you are seeing but .....


If you see a lock icon in the upper right corner of the screen - then the screen orientation is locked.


Try the side switch above the volume rocker first and see if that unlocks the screen. If that doesn't do it, double tap the home button and swipe to the right and look for the lock icon all the way to the left.


If the iPad is not responsive and you cannot slid to unlock the screen - try this.


Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.

Help! How can i remove the lock sign on my ipad3? it can't open, rotate or turn to next page because there is a lock sign at the bottom?

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