In the control center I can change the mute or the rotation but not both. How do I fix this. In settings I can not uncheck both the mute and rotation lock.

In the control center I can change the mute or the rotation but not both. In the settings area therefore I can't uncheck the mute and rotation settings at the same time.

iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Jan 18, 2014 4:42 PM

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Jan 18, 2014 4:44 PM in response to Maureenfromms

System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.


Settings>General>Use Side Switch to: Mute System sounds. If this option is selected, the switch on the side of the iPad above the volume rocker will mute system sounds.


If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.


If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the control center. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to control center . Tap on the bell icon and system sounds will return.


If you have the side switch set to mute system sounds, then the screen lock can be accessed in the same manner as described above.


This support article from Apple explains how the side switch works.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085

Jan 18, 2014 5:44 PM in response to Maureenfromms

Check your settings. The iPads have a small switch on the right edge. It can be used as a rotation lock to keep the screen from automatically reorienting itself as you move around, but you need to have the tablet’s settings configured properly. That same switch, right above the volume buttons, can also be set to function instead as a mute button to silence certain types of audio.


If the switch is set to work as a mute button, you can change its purpose to “screen-rotation lock” by tapping the Settings icon on the home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General on the left side, and on the right side of the screen flick down to “Use Side Switch to.” Tap to select Lock Rotation or Mute to set the button’s function. Even if you set the side switch for your preferred use, you can still mute the Mini or lock the screen. Just double-click the Home button, and when the panel of apps appears along the bottom edge of the screen, flick the row from left to right with your finger. Tap the icon on the far left side of the row to either lock the iPad’s screen or mute the iPad’s alerts, notifications and sound effects. Music, podcasts and video are not muted unless you turn the volume all the way down.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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In the control center I can change the mute or the rotation but not both. How do I fix this. In settings I can not uncheck both the mute and rotation lock.

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