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The closing button of my iPad 2 refuse to off my ipad

I Have two problems on my iPad 2. I can't put off my iPad. And also it stop rotating.

iPad 2

Posted on Feb 2, 2015 1:47 PM

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Feb 2, 2015 1:56 PM in response to Fredokhi

Shutoff problem:

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.


Rotation problem:

The side switch is the key. Depending on your settings, it may affect the mute or it may affect the rotation lock. Whichever function it supports, the other function is performed by a "soft switch." This support article from Apple provides detail.

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


In case you're wondering, here is the history. Originally, the mechanical switch affected only the rotation lock and the mute was a software switch elsewhere. In IOS-3, it was changed to be the mute switch and the rotation lock became a software switch. This was done to ensure consistency among IOS devices. Unfortunately, a large quantity of users complained loudly, alleging that they turned the rotation lock on and off several times every hour and the convenience of the mechanical switch is essential. In IOS-4, Apple bowed to the whiners and made the switch function selectable and now we're stuck with a mess.

The closing button of my iPad 2 refuse to off my ipad

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