iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3 rotation: how to lock / unlock

By default rotation of iPad / iPad 2 or new (3rd generation) iPad 3 will automatically trigger either landscape or portrait mode for display. However if this function is disabled everything is not going on as it was wont: IPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3 screen is not rotating. At same time you may have a need to lock deliberately this iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3 rotation function. Here are some advises on how to have full control on this stuff: First, be aware of two functions for iPad / iPad 2 and new iPad 3 +physical hardware  switch located on the upper-right edge of the device: the first function is to lock / unlock screen rotation and the second one is to mute / unmute its speaker. We recommend to use this side switch to lock / unlock rotation because choosing Mute / Unmute will disable audio alerts and notifications on your iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3. To choose Lock / Unlock Rotation mode do the followings: Locate “Settings” icon on your iPad / iPad 2 / ipad 3 and tap it In the opened window tap “General” located on the half-left of the screen, this will trigger the change of the half –right of it where you can find “Use Side Switch to” options. Tap Lock Rotation Return to Home screen by pressing Home button which is the physical hardware button located at the bottom middle part of the device ( or by using five-finger gesture, which is preferable way). Now look on the position of the physical switch at upper-right edge of the device. When this switch is set to Lock mode — the down position, with an orange dot visible on the switch — your iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3 screen will not rotate with device rotation. The visible indication of it is a small Screen Rotation Lock icon in the status bar just near the battery charge icon. When this switch is set to UnLock mode — the up position, small Screen Rotation Lock icon in the status bar will disappear and iPad / iPad 2 / ipad 3 will respond to rotation. If for any reason you decide to choose Mute / Unmute as a main function for physical switch located on the upper-right edge of iPad , then to lock / unlock rotation do the following: Double-press the Home physical button located at the bottom middle part of the device. This will bring up the multitasking bar. It may be empty or with icons of recently used apps. In any case sweep this bar with your finger from left to right. Tap the Screen Rotation Lock icon on the bottom left of the screen. This will trigger the lock of iPad rotation. The icon will be padlocked and relevant icon will appear in the status bar of iPad / iPad 2 / ipad 3. Tap Padlocked icon in the multitasking bar if you want to unlock iPad's rotation If you have followed the instructions on this page but iPad screen rotation is not working try two more actions before applying for replacement / repairing. First shut down then, in 30 sec, turn ON your iPad. Play again with that relevant stuff to unlock screen rotation. If no progress do hard reset and check rotation stuff once more. Proceed with advice on how to troubleshoot the problem when your iPad / iPad 2 / ipad 3 is completely mute despite of position of its Mute / Unmute physical switch Unveil 50+ secrets that can help you maintain new iPad On the left side of each page of this site you may find the panel of our Live Chat where you can communicate with each other, share your own experience and get extra solutions on problems associated with sophisticated stuff that seems to be a lemon for you at the moment. Our Live Chat operates on autopilot basis. There is no need to login to use the chat. Just type, press Go and start chatting. If there is no immediate response to your message be patient. Someone may answer it in a little while. So check this chat from time to time, scroll down all messages and press "older messages" at the bottom to view all responses.