HT4085 iPad4 ( ios6) has defective "use side switch"

The "Use side switch" on my iPad4 with IOS 6.1.3 enables one function but locks the other, so if I want to enable auto rotation, all my apps are locked on mute. Is this a defect?

The switch on the side of the iPad controls either rotation lock or notification mute, depending upon what you've got it set to it in Settings. The other function is controlled by the left-hand end of the iPad's taskbar : double-click the home button to open the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and swipe that to the left.
If it's the mute icon there (i.e. the side switch is controlling rotation) then does it have a line through it ? If it does then tap the icon to turn off mute.
If its the rotation icon (i.e. the side switch is controlling mute) then if it has a padlock in the middle of the icon then tap the icon and rotation lock should be turned off.

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HT4085 For some reason the "use side switch to" feature is not appearing on my iPad my current version is 9A405. What can I do to bring it back?

The title says it all. I went into settings>general to change the side switch from muting to locking rotation but there was no such feature yet I used to have it before.

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My ipad 2 won't rotate. i tried reseting it severally my "Use Side Switch" is set to Mute and there is no rotation lock sign close to the battery sign in the upper right side

my ipad 2 won't rotate. i tried reseting it severally my "Use Side Switch" is set to Mute and there is no rotation lock sign close to the battery sign in the upper right side

The software switch is in the task bar at the bottom. Double tap the home button and swipe to the right in the bottom of the screen. The speaker icon on the left would be where the software switch would be.
If you don't see a lock icon in the upper right corner, the screen isn't locked, reboot your iPad.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

Why the use side switch to mute but my rotation still in lock.

Why the iPad use side switch to mute but my rotation still in lock mode?

You are most welcome

My Use Side Switch to option does not apper

my Use Side Switch to option does not apper why? and how can i have it for ipad

Just a thought, but post a question that makes sense... and try the iPad forum.

I found a solution!! so go into your settings - where it says "use side switch to:" click mute instead of lock rotation. Seems that somehow it was locked on mute (eventhough my buttons were showing me turning volume up and down) now its all working perfec

i found a solution!! so go into your settings - where it says "use side switch to:" click mute instead of lock rotation. Seems that somehow it was locked on mute (eventhough my buttons were showing me turning volume up and down) now its all working perfect!!!
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WORKED LIKE A CHARM THANKS

HT4085 How to not use side switch or mute

How do you not use lock rotation or mute at the same time, my iPad only lets me do one at a time, and I don't want mute but I want my iPad to be able to rotate, is there a setting to get rid of both? I have IPad with retina display (newest)

The function that isn't being controlled by the side switch above the volume control is instead controlled via the left-hand end of the taskbar - so if the switch on the side of the iPad is controlling rotation lock, then double-click the home button to open the taskbar at the bottom of the iPad's screen, swipe that to the right, and the icon at the left-hand end of that will be for notification mute.
If you want both 'off', then make sure that the switch on the side is off, and the icon at the elft-hand end of the taskbar is 'off'.

Why won't my iPad rotate in any app, including Home? I've verified that settings is set to "use side switch to" rotate."use side settings a

Why won't my iPad screen rotate?

Change the position of the side swithc up and down and see if the screen rotates.
If that doesnt work, "double" click on the home button and swipe to the end then tap on the end icon and see if that works

HT5622 iPad 3 and my sound has stopped from speakers, but can get from headphones. It's not the side switch and the volume is max in all areas. Anyone got any ideas, what problem is and how to fix it thanks

Hi,
My iPad has just stopped working with sound from the speakers, it works fine with the headphones in. The soft mute button is not made and the volume is at max.
Any ideas what problem is and how to sort. Thanks

System sounds can be muted from the software switch in the task bar as well as from the side switch depending on how you have it set up. This my boilerplate resonse for sound issues.
1. If you have no sound at all, even in the Music App, try rebooting the iPad.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.
2. If you lost sounds for keyboard clicks, games or other apps, email notifications and other notifications, system sounds may have been muted.
System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.
Settings>General>Use Side Switch to: Mute System sounds. If this option is selected, the switch on the side of the iPad above the volume rocker will mute system sounds.
If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.
If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the task bar. Double tap the home button and in the task bar at the bottom, swipe all the way to the right. The speaker icon is all the way to the left. Tap on it and system sounds will return.
If you have the side switch set to mute system sounds, then the screen lock rotation can be accessed via the task bar in the same manner as described above.
This support article from Apple explains how the side switch works.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085
3. If you still have no sound at all - except when using headphones ....try cleaning the dock connector opening of the iPad with a soft brush and just a little bit of rubbing alcohol.

Has anyone used switch control and siri at the same time?

Has anyone used accessibility switch control and siri at the same time?

Using Xmarks and Sync simultaneously will create a mess.
You can create a new profile, import the bookmarks from your main profile, and set up Sync for the new profile.
The flip side is, bookmarks from your main profile would not get synced with your new profile.
Alternatively, Xmarks is also available for Android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xmarks.android&hl=en

HT4085 Side Switch Options

How can I use both rotate screen orientation and un-mute simultaneously? Why do I have to choose one or the other???

If you are asking if you have the screen rotation working and have system sounds at the same time, you can absolutely have both at the same time. It would not make sense if you couldn't up have both at the same time.
The kb article that you must have been reading when you posted your question explains in great detail how you can have both at the same time, but I will try to explain it in a boilerplate that I have posted here many times in the past.
System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.
Settings>General>Use Side Switch to: Mute System sounds. If this option is selected, the switch on the side of the iPad above the volume rocker will mute system sounds.
If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.
If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the control center if you are running iOS 8. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to control center . Tap on the bell icon and system sounds will return.
If you have the side switch set to mute system sounds, then the screen lock can be accessed in the same manner as described above.

HT4085 Side switch glitch

It seems odd that no mention was made of the red dot - whether that means muted or not, or locked rotation or not locked rotation. Indeed, the box itself, in which the comment or question was to be put, could not be scrolled until after it was submitted.

Red dot=Muted or Locked
It depends on the "Use Side Switch To" settings.

My iPad wont rotate to landscape also in games I can't rotate to steer like in real racing 2 hd, the gyroscope doesn't work also the side switch doesn't work on my iPad so it can go silent

Can someone please help me, I think it's the hardware because when I quit the game the iPad wouldn't rotate to portrait. I tried restarting it but it doesn't, also tried turning it on and off and that didn't work either so I think it's a hardware defect

Is there a lock symbol at the top of the screen next to the battery indicator ? If there is, then depending on what you've got Settings > General > Use Side Switch To set to (rotation lock or mute notifications), then you can lock/unlock the rotation by the switch on the right hand side of the iPad above the volume switch, or via the taskbar : double-click the home button; slide from the left; and it's the icon far left; press home again to exit the taskbar. The function that isn't on the side switch is set via the taskbar instead : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085

New iPad, side switch failure?

About 1-2 days ago, I started having problem with the side switch, I am no longer able to unmute or unlock rotation by using side switch.
If I choose side switch to Mute, no matter how I toggle switch button, it stays at Mute status, no system sound, no lock sound, no keyboard sound, no notification sound, no game sound... but Video/Music/YouTube are OK.
If I choose side switch to Rotation Lock, no matter how I toggle switch button, the "Rotation Lock" icon always appears in status bar.
Usually when you toggle side switch button, the screen will show a big icon to tell it is now muted/unmuted, or rotation locked/unlocked, but now the big icon does not appear any more.
Looks like my iPad sets side switch's default as Mute & Rotation Lock, and does NOT allow to change from the hardware button.
I tried reboot, reset all settings, restore as a new iPad, nothing worked.
Does that look like a hardware failure?

Hey,
If it's still an issue after a restore, then it most likely is a hardware problem which you can't fix yourself.
Replacements can be refurbished, but you won't be able to tell the difference. If it's not 'as new' they'll replcae it again for you! Even so, if you ask nicely, they may offer you a new one!
Restoring from a backup does take a long time, and I fully understand that the drive to the store is a long way, but there's really not much else you can do. Make it a day out, go shopping while you're there, find a restaurant for some lunch, and then that 1 1/2 hour journey won't seem to pointless!
Sorry about your troubles, I wish I could do more.
Have a great day, and let me know if you have any more questions.
Nathan

When using side buttons, volumes says sound effects

Not sure what happened here. Is it a mistake by a 3 year old or a bug issue. Started about a month ago that when i open apps that have sound the volume goes mute, meaning sound and keyboard and lock too. Even when i close the app down and open say a video type app, there will be no sound. I will push the side buttons and the gray box that should say volume says sound effect. I have already done the reset with holding home and lock buttons, can't remeber how many times. I have also reset the iPad, i have synced it too. Please help

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Check your settings. The iPads have a small switch on the right edge. It can be used as a rotation lock to keep the screen from automatically reorienting itself as you move around, but you need to have the tablet’s settings configured properly. That same switch, right above the volume buttons, can also be set to function instead as a mute button to silence certain types of audio.
If the switch is set to work as a mute button, you can change its purpose to “screen-rotation lock” by tapping the Settings icon on the home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General on the left side, and on the right side of the screen flick down to “Use Side Switch to.” Tap to select Lock Rotation or Mute to set the button’s function. Even if you set the side switch for your preferred use, you can still mute the Mini or lock the screen. Just double-click the Home button, and when the panel of apps appears along the bottom edge of the screen, flick the row from left to right with your finger. Tap the icon on the far left side of the row to either lock the iPad’s screen or mute the iPad’s alerts, notifications and sound effects. Music, podcasts and video are not muted unless you turn the volume all the way down.
iPhone: No sound or distorted sound from speaker
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
iPhone: Can’t hear through the receiver or speakers
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1630
http://www.atreks.com/app-no-sound-on-ipad-4-%E2%80%93-what-to-do/
To solve some sound problems, just follow these simple steps
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on General
3. Tap on Reset
4. Tap on Reset All Settings
What this effectively does is to reset some of your Settings to factory default. It’s not a complete removal of settings. It removes all of your preferences for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do No Disturb, Notifications, General, Sounds, Brightness & Wallpaper and Privacy. It doesn’t affect your data. All of your email accounts will remain intact, as well as any SMS text or iMessages.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4085 iPad4 ( ios6) has defective "use side switch"

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