This article will show you how to lock screen rotation on iPad (when rotating the device). On most iPads, the lock option must be selected from the Control Center, which opens at the bottom of the screen, while older iPads have a toggle that you can use to lock the screen orientation.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using the Control Center
Step 1. Make sure you are on the home screen
To do this, press the Home button (the round button at the bottom of the iPad screen). This way you can rotate the iPad screen without worrying about app settings getting in the way.
Step 2. Rotate iPad
Rotate the tablet so that the screen is in the desired orientation.
- There are two screen orientations: portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal).
- Landscape orientation is suitable for watching videos in full screen mode or typing, while portrait orientation is suitable for reading articles or browsing websites.
Step 3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen
Place your finger on the bottom of the screen and swipe up. Several icons appear at the bottom of the screen.
You may need to do this several times before Control Center opens
Step 4. Click on the "Block" icon
This black and white padlock icon with a round arrow is on the right side of the screen. If you click on this icon, the lock turns red - this means that the screen is locked (that is, it will not rotate).
Step 5. Press the Home button
Control Center will close. The iPad screen will no longer rotate.
- To activate screen rotation, open Control Center and tap the red and white Lock icon.
- Some applications do not support screen rotation; for example, Minecraft PE needs landscape orientation, while Instagram needs portrait orientation.
Method 2 of 2: Using the side switch
Step 1. Make sure your iPad has a side switch
Some older iPads have a side switch. If you rotate iPad vertically (so the Home button is on the bottom), there should be a toggle switch on the upper left side of the iPad.
If there is no switch, use Control Center
Step 2. Launch the Settings app
Click on the gray gear icon on the home screen.
Step 3. Tap "General"
It's on the left side of the settings page.
Step 4. Click Lock orientation
You'll find this option in the middle of the screen under the "Use side switch for" section.
Step 5. Press the Home button
The Settings app will be minimized.
Step 6. Slide the switch
Slide it up to unlock the screen orientation.
Step 7. Rotate iPad
Rotate the tablet so that the screen is in the desired orientation.
- There are two screen orientations: portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal).
- Landscape orientation is suitable for watching videos in full screen mode or typing, while portrait orientation is suitable for reading articles or browsing websites.
Step 8. Slide the switch
When the screen is rotated as needed, slide the switch down to lock the screen orientation. A closed padlock icon will appear on the screen for a moment.
- To change orientation, slide the switch up.
- Some applications do not support screen rotation; for example, Minecraft PE needs landscape orientation, while Instagram needs portrait orientation.