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iPad won’t rotate. Lock is off!

ipad won’t rotate. Lock is off, no side switch. All apps but Safari are closed. Automatic software updates on.

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 12:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 1:45 PM

A complete reboot of the iPad fixed the problem

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Aug 30, 2023 12:18 PM in response to Petergwilk

Refer to this article to learn how to rotate the screen on your iPad, or get help if the feature doesn't work. --> Rotate the screen on your iPad - Apple Support

- Make sure Screen Rotation Lock is turned off.

- Remember that not all apps support rotation.

- "For iPadOS16, there is another workaround. If your iPad model supports Stage Manager, portrait Apps can be displayed in Landscape orientation.


• iPad Air (5th generation)

• iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)


Settings > Home Screen & Multitasking > Stage Manager > Use Stage Manager on iPad - set to ON"

(From: I have an IPad that is a couple years old… - Apple Community which has more information about rotation)


iPad won’t rotate. Lock is off!

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