iPad won’t rotate lock is off

The lock is off. It won’t rotate when in Safari and most apps. Yesterday it rotated in a new app I just added.

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on May 23, 2021 10:39 AM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on May 23, 2021 10:50 AM

Restart the iPad. That usually clears stuck rotation.

Click or tap on the following for details: Restart your iPad - Apple Support

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May 23, 2021 10:50 AM in response to Idontknow61

Restart the iPad. That usually clears stuck rotation.

Click or tap on the following for details: Restart your iPad - Apple Support

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