If you have an iPad, you may have noticed that when you turn it from landscape to portrait, the screen also rotates. This can be annoying if you’re watching a video or reading something in landscape mode, and the screen keeps rotating when you move the device. Fortunately, there’s a way to lock the iPad screen so it won’t rotate. Here’s how.
Enabling the Side Switch
The first step is to enable the side switch. This switch is usually located on the right side of the iPad, and by default, it’s used to mute audio. To enable the side switch as a rotation lock, go to the Settings app, tap General, and then tap the Use Side Switch To option. Here, you can choose whether you want to use the side switch to mute audio or lock the screen orientation. Choose Lock Rotation.
Using the Lock Rotation Option
Once the side switch is enabled as a rotation lock, you can use it to lock the screen’s orientation. Simply press the side switch once and the screen will be locked in its current orientation. The status bar at the top of the screen will show a small lock icon, indicating that the rotation is now locked. To unlock the rotation, press the side switch again.
Using the Control Center
You can also use the Control Center to lock the iPad’s screen orientation. To access the Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. This will open a panel with several icons. Look for the rotation lock icon, which looks like a circular arrow with a lock in the middle. Tap this icon to lock the screen’s orientation.
Using Multitasking
If you’re using iOS 11 or later, you can also lock the iPad’s screen orientation using the App Switcher. To access the App Switcher, double-tap the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold your finger on the screen until the App Switcher appears. Look for the rotation lock icon at the bottom of the screen and tap it to lock the orientation.
Using the App
If you want more control over the iPad’s rotation, you can try a third-party app. There are several apps available in the App Store that will allow you to lock the iPad’s rotation, as well as customize the behavior of the rotation lock. These apps are often free, so you can try them out to see which one works best for you.
Using a Case
If you’re looking for an even simpler solution, you can purchase a case with a built-in rotation lock. These cases are designed to fit your iPad perfectly and they usually have a switch or button that you can use to lock the rotation. This is a great option if you want to be able to quickly lock and unlock the screen’s orientation without having to go into the Settings app or use the Control Center.
Conclusion
Locking the iPad’s screen orientation is a great way to prevent the screen from rotating when you don’t want it to. You can use the side switch, Control Center, App Switcher, or a third-party app to lock the screen, and you can also purchase a case with a built-in rotation lock. With these methods, you’ll never have to worry about the iPad’s screen rotating again.