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How to Rotate Screen on iPad: Your Complete Guide

10 min

If you own an iPad, you probably already know how convenient it is to use. The device is a great tool for browsing the internet, watching movies, and even reading books. But what do you do when your iPad screen won’t rotate? It can be frustrating, but there are several ways to fix this problem. In this article, we will show you how to rotate screen on iPad, and troubleshoot any problems you may encounter.

How to unlock screen rotation on iPad

To unlock screen rotation on your iPad, follow these steps:

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to access the Control Center.
  2. Look for the icon with a lock and a circular arrow around it. This is the screen rotation lock icon.
  3. If the icon is highlighted in white, it means that screen rotation is locked. To unlock it, simply tap the icon once.
  4. You should now be able to rotate your iPad and have the screen follow suit.

If you are still unable to rotate your screen after unlocking screen rotation, check your iPad’s settings to make sure that the “Portrait Orientation Lock” feature is turned off. You can find this setting by going to “Settings” > “General” > “Lock Rotation” and toggle the switch to off.

By following these steps, you should now be able to rotate your iPad screen freely and enjoy a more versatile user experience.

How to get iPad screen to rotate

To get your iPad screen to rotate, follow these steps:

  1. Check if the screen rotation lock is enabled. You can do this by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center. Look for the icon with a lock and a circular arrow around it. If the icon is highlighted in white, it means that screen rotation is locked. Tap the icon once to unlock it.
  2. Make sure your iPad is not in landscape orientation. Some apps may not support landscape mode, so if your iPad is in landscape orientation, the screen may not rotate.
  3. Hold your iPad in a portrait orientation, meaning that the home button is at the bottom.
  4. Try rotating your iPad slowly to see if the screen rotates. If the screen does not rotate, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the Control Center. Look for the “Screen Rotation Lock” icon and make sure it is not enabled.
  5. If the screen still does not rotate, try restarting your iPad. To do this, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the “Slide to power off” message appears. Slide the power off slider to the right, wait for your iPad to turn off completely, and then press the Sleep/Wake button again to turn it back on.

By following these steps, you should now be able to get your iPad screen to rotate freely and enjoy a more versatile user experience.

What if turning off rotation lock doesn’t let the iPad screen rotate

If turning off the rotation lock does not let your iPad screen rotate, there are a few other things you can try:

  1. Check the app you are using: Some apps may not support rotating the screen. Try using a different app to see if the screen rotation works.
  2. Check the iPad orientation: Make sure that your iPad is in the correct orientation. For example, if you want to use the iPad in landscape mode, make sure that you are holding it horizontally.
  3. Restart the iPad: Try restarting your iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake button until the “Slide to power off” message appears. Slide the power off slider to the right, wait for your iPad to turn off completely, and then press the Sleep/Wake button again to turn it back on.
  4. Reset the iPad: If the above steps do not work, you can try resetting your iPad. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will reset all your settings to their default values, so make sure you back up your important data before doing this.
  5. Check for hardware issues: If none of the above steps work, it’s possible that there is a hardware issue with your iPad. Take it to an Apple Store or an authorized repair center to have it checked out.

By trying these steps, you should be able to fix any issues preventing your iPad screen from rotating.

Why won’t my iPhone screen rotate

If your iPhone screen won’t rotate, there are a few things you can try:

  1. Check the screen rotation lock: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center, and look for the icon with a lock and a circular arrow around it. If the icon is highlighted in white, it means that screen rotation is locked. Tap the icon once to unlock it.
  2. Check the app you are using: Some apps may not support rotating the screen. Try using a different app to see if the screen rotation works.
  3. Check the iPhone orientation: Make sure that your iPhone is in the correct orientation. For example, if you want to use the iPhone in landscape mode, make sure that you are holding it horizontally.
  4. Restart the iPhone: Try restarting your iPhone by holding down the Sleep/Wake button until the “Slide to power off” message appears. Slide the power off slider to the right, wait for your iPhone to turn off completely, and then press the Sleep/Wake button again to turn it back on.
  5. Check for software updates: Make sure that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for any available updates.
  6. Reset the iPhone: If the above steps do not work, you can try resetting your iPhone. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will reset all your settings to their default values, so make sure you back up your important data before doing this.
  7. Check for hardware issues: If none of the above steps work, it’s possible that there is a hardware issue with your iPhone. Take it to an Apple Store or an authorized repair center to have it checked out.

By trying these steps, you should be able to fix any issues preventing your iPhone screen from rotating.

How to lock or unlock screen rotation on your iPhone or iPad

To lock or unlock screen rotation on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center.
  2. Look for the “Screen Rotation Lock” icon, which looks like a lock with a circular arrow around it.
  3. If the icon is highlighted in white, it means that screen rotation is locked. Tap the icon once to unlock it.
  4. If the icon is not highlighted, it means that screen rotation is unlocked. Tap the icon once to lock it.
  5. Alternatively, you can also lock or unlock screen rotation from the Settings app. Go to Settings > General > Lock Rotation. If the switch is green, it means that screen rotation is unlocked. Tap the switch to turn it off and lock screen rotation.
  6. To unlock screen rotation from the Settings app, simply turn the switch back on.

By following these steps, you can easily lock or unlock screen rotation on your iPhone or iPad, depending on your preferences.

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