Surely each of you was curious to know how to turn off the iPad without pressing the Power button? Sometimes there are situations when it is urgent to disable the gadget.
In new versions of iOS there is a special function with which you can turn off the tablet through the settings without pressing the Power key.
We will analyze in detail how to turn off the iPad quickly and easily.
Through settings
It is worth noting that you can disable "iPad" through the settings only in iOS version 11 and higher. Action plan:
- Enter the Settings menu on your tablet.
- Go to "General" and at the very bottom of the display, press the "Turn Off" button.
- Swipe from left to right on the scale to turn off the tablet.
This is one of the easiest ways to turn off your device. Similarly, you can turn off Mac computers running Windows.
Power on without using the power key
How to turn off the iPad, we figured out. And how to turn it on if there is no way to use the Power key? Try connecting the tablet to a power source. If everything is in order with the battery and the matter is simply a malfunction of the buttons, then after a while the iPad screen will light up.
In this way, you can restart the gadget - turn it off, and then turn it back on. Another option to reboot without pressing Power and charging is to connect an option that will require a system restart. For example, change the text settings or reset the system. On older versions of iOS, this option is missing.
Under what circumstances should I turn off the gadget without pressing the Power key? This technique is good when pressing is prevented by a protective cover or if the key is out of order. As you can see, the on and off function through the "Settings" is very useful and will definitely come in handy sometime.
How to turn off "iPad 2"
This method is suitable not only for the tablet of this model, but also for any other. How to turn off the iPad if the sensor does not work? Has the device stopped responding to your taps? Do not panic, but simply do the following: simultaneously press the "Home" and "Turn on" keys and hold them for several seconds. The gadget screen should go out. This option is good when you do not know how to turn off the iPad if it freezes.
We lock the tablet remotely
When the "iPad" is in our hands, nothing should bother, but there are times when the gadget is forgotten in a cafe, in a taxi seat or elsewhere. Then there is a possibility that scammers will take possession of your device. How to get out of an unpleasant situation?
It’s worth mentioning right away that the iPad should be registered on the Cloud. This is easy to do in Settings. So you quickly find out your username (usually it consists of characters used in the email address) and a secret code.
On the device you need to install the Find My iPhone application (suitable for all "apple" devices), in the "Settings" enable the option to determine the location. The application can be downloaded from the AppStore store, it is freely available. If you notice that you have lost a gadget, use a laptop or computer for quick access to the "Cloud". Enter your username and password, then launch the "Find device" application. A map will appear on the screen with a note of the place where your tablet is currently located. The location will be indicated by a green dot. The accuracy of the location depends on the included navigator and wireless networks. Click on the dot, and then on the “i” icon.
You will be given data on how much charge your iPad has left, in addition, there will be a chance to activate one of three functions:
- Sound signals. When you select this command, your device will start to make sounds that you can find if it is close.
- The mode for the stolen iPad. You can remotely set a secret four-digit code.
- Delete all data from iPad. Everything that was on the device until this moment will disappear, it will not work to restore the files.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, any device malfunctions, and the question of how to turn off the iPad sooner or later faces every owner of the apple tablet. Neither devices of flagship companies, nor state employees are immune from malfunctions and "glitches". Following the instructions above, you will return your gadget to life in a few seconds, of course, if only it turned off not because of a breakdown. Otherwise, you will have to contact the technical support center for help.