MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - iPad iOS 4.2 kills the orientation lock switch

Rob_E · 10-26-2010, 01:23 PM

I haven't used a 4.x device yet, so I can't be sure, but I got the impression that the orientation lock was easily accessible from the multitasking menu, accessed via the home button. And some applications have built-in, software orientation locks which I already find more handy than the switch, partly because my case leaves the switch recessed and slightly hard to access. I look forward to a more easily accessible software option, and then I expect to forget all about that little mute/orientation switch.

And I agree with ShortNCuddlyAm in that the other features of 4.2 are far more compelling to me than the orientation lock, so even if it is more of a hassle, I expect to upgrade.

10-26-2010, 01:23 PM	#6
Rob_E Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 154004 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: iPod Touch/iPad	I haven't used a 4.x device yet, so I can't be sure, but I got the impression that the orientation lock was easily accessible from the multitasking menu, accessed via the home button. And some applications have built-in, software orientation locks which I already find more handy than the switch, partly because my case leaves the switch recessed and slightly hard to access. I look forward to a more easily accessible software option, and then I expect to forget all about that little mute/orientation switch. And I agree with ShortNCuddlyAm in that the other features of 4.2 are far more compelling to me than the orientation lock, so even if it is more of a hassle, I expect to upgrade.