The information in this article applies to iPads running iOS 12 or later, except as indicated.
Earlier versions of Control Center, beginning with its introduction in iOS 7, work similarly.
The side switch on the iPad controls either rotate or mute, depending on how you configure the controls.
Some iPads, including iPad Pro models, don’t have a side switch.
These iPads have both Lock Rotation and Mute in their Control Centers.
Open theSettingsapp on your iPad.
Select theGeneralheading in the left pane.
Find theUse Side Switch Tosection.
If your iPad doesn’t rotate,toggle the side switchto solve the problem.
In Control Center, locate theLock Rotationicon.
It’s a circular arrow around a lock.
Tap theLock Rotation iconto toggle off the rotation lock so the iPad screen can rotate.
you’ve got the option to’t rotate the screen with Control Center open.
There’s nothing you’ve got the option to do about this.
Still Having Problems With Your iPad Not Rotating?
Another reason your iPad won’t rotate is if it doesn’t know you’re trying to rotate it.
This issue will happen if you aren’t holding the tablet upright.
If all else fails,reboot the iPadby turning it off and then back on.
This simple approach fixes many problems.
