IPad will not rotate the screen

How can I get my new iPad Air to rotate the screen! I cannot find a setting to change the lock that seems to be on the screen and when I turn the iPad around it does not reset it self. Thanks for any insights.

Posted on Feb 27, 2021 01:43 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2021 02:55 PM

To enable or disable Screen Rotation, you need to access the Control Centre. Swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:



If screen rotation proves to be problem with some Apps - and not others - you need to be aware that not all Apps are coded to operate in both Portrait and Landscape screen modes. Apps that have a fixed screen orientation will always appear in the orientation determined by the App Developer.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful.

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Feb 27, 2021 02:55 PM in response to ejhbamako

To enable or disable Screen Rotation, you need to access the Control Centre. Swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:



If screen rotation proves to be problem with some Apps - and not others - you need to be aware that not all Apps are coded to operate in both Portrait and Landscape screen modes. Apps that have a fixed screen orientation will always appear in the orientation determined by the App Developer.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful.

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