IPad mini stuck in landscape mode.

I've tried all the usual fixes such as rotational lock (both with side switch and soft switch on screen), closing apps and rebooting. It is still stuck in landscape in all apps. Help!

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Do a reset of the iPad. Hold Sleep and Home buttons until the iPad restarts. This will close all the apps, so put the iPad in vertical and see what happens.
If it doesn't work, make an iCloud or iTunes backup and go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings, so everything will be deleted and you will have to set up the iPad again. If this doesn't work, take your iPad to an Apple Store

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1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
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4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port. Do not release button until you see picture of iTunes and plug (very important)
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2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.
3. Repeat the process if necessary.

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