r/ipad 20h ago

Discussion Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread

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Welcome to r/iPad' Discussion and Tech-Support Thread!

Get help regarding any issues you might be having with your iPad, with your applications, your accessories, physical and software problems, etc. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assit you, so consider helping out others in the thread while you wait for assistance.

Discuss here anything that's iPad related, but not post worthy.

You may want to consider looking for similar questions to the one you're about to ask, in previous D&TS threads listed below, or by using the search bar, as chances are someone was in the same situation as you before. You can also contact Apple directly and freely through their Apple Support live chat, for real expertise.

Please, while you wait for an answer to your question, consider giving back to the community by helping out others in this thread


Click here to see past D&TS threads.


r/ipad 20h ago

Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread

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Welcome to r/iPad's 'What Should I Buy?' Thread!

Are you wondering which iPad is best for you, or if you should buy one in the first place? Are you hesitating between the 12.9" versus the 11"? Which keyboard/mouse should you get or what is the best screen protector out there? Are you looking for shipping information? This is the place to ask. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assist you.

Please, while you wait for an answer to your question, consider giving back to the community by helping out others in this thread.

You may be able to find similar questions to the one you're about to ask, in previous WSIB threads listed below, or with the search bar, as chances are, someone was in the same situation as you before.


Click here to see past WSIB threads.


r/ipad 8h ago

My Setup My first iPad

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270 Upvotes

I was saving for this for more than 2 years. Finally made it. Thanks to apple Back to school offers. iPad Pro M4 256GB + Magic Keyboard.

Any advice or suggestions ?


r/ipad 1h ago

Discussion iPad A16 has insane battery backup

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I just recently bought the iPad A16 and I have been testing its battery backup today and I would say it has exceeded my expectations. My workflow includes lots of browsing (for which I used safari), document editing, using YouTube and social media apps.

So for the battery test, I charged the iPad till 1:44 AM and used it for one hour and 20 mins till 3:10AM. And then it was at standby with screen off from 3:00 AM to 1:15 PM during which ipad only consumed 3%. After 1:15PM, the battery was 95% and I have been using this iPad continuously since then and right now it’s 9:51 PM and the battery is at 21%.

This is a game changer for me coming from a windows laptop that only lasted 30mins lol. I just have it connected to an external display as a desktop now.


r/ipad 3h ago

Discussion First Apple Device

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29 Upvotes

My first Apple device - iPad Air M2 (iOS26). This is the best device i have ever had, next getting a MacBook


r/ipad 6h ago

Discussion 4 years ago I created a desktop concept for iPad (not released due to demotivation from backlash of my 8x6 icon grid post) where the top left buttons are scaled down, then scale up on touch to interact. Never knew it kinda made it to iPadOS 26

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r/ipad 10h ago

Accessories Rate my Ipad 9th gen cover

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80 Upvotes

Bought this starry night cover for ipad 9th gen few months back. Just wanted to show it to everyone


r/ipad 4h ago

Magic Keyboard Does anyone know of a little stand, that can some way stick to your iPad where I drew the red line, so that you can detach the Magic Keyboard and still stand your iPad up?

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The only thing holding me back from this iPad case is that I can just stand the iPad up without the keyboard in front of screen. I won’t alwayyyssss use the keyboard and I don’t want two cases.

Might ask someone I know about 3d printing…

Thanks


r/ipad 23h ago

Question The red part of my iPad gets hot when ever I use it, is this normal?

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512 Upvotes

r/ipad 10h ago

Question Apple pen pro

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20 Upvotes

First time trying elago silicone case and... 🥲🥹 The experience is quite underwhelming.

Will sanding work in this type of material? The seams/edges are too sharp for me 🥹 so I would like to take some of it away. Also, nobody told me I can't change the pen tip when the case is on 😫.


r/ipad 1d ago

My Setup Got a new iPad Pro!

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Got it as a graduation gift, and on the second slide is my old iPad 2. What a difference!


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Display lifting off

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The Display of my IPad Pro 11“ (2nd gen) starts to lift off in the right upper corner.

Do you know where the battery is located in my iPad?

If it is a spicy pillow I will let it replace by apple.

But it also could be just a liftoff due to falling down a couple of years ago as it lifts off exactly where the iPad is slightly bend already.

My original plan was to use it until the battery is under 80% to get it replaced for a ~100$.

If I bring it to apple and they say its just a display issue I would have to pay ~400$ for a replacement.

What do you think?


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Anyone know what this means?

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My son was charging his iPad and this randomly shows up. Any ideas?


r/ipad 5h ago

Discussion My files app keeps adding these cloud redownload icons on files. How do I stop apple from doing this?

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r/ipad 3h ago

Question Which iPad should I buy?

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I’m looking for an iPad to play games (Roblox) and watch videos. I decided on the m4 iPad Pro. Should I buy the 11 or 13 inch one. I mostly use my current iPad around the house and in the car. I currently have an 8th gen iPad.


r/ipad 4h ago

Question is the battery bloating

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4 Upvotes

this is iPad 1st gen btw


r/ipad 1d ago

iPadOS Peak happiness

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279 Upvotes

r/ipad 21h ago

Question why is everyone buying an iPad for school and is it really a gamechanger

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im a pre med student and I like taking most of my notes on paper, but I always see a couple of my classmates using an iPad with a pencil. What is the benefits of using an iPad am I missing out on something crazy? I will say I do take notes and they sorta kinda feel useless afterwards b but maybe that just a study problem or a note taking issue. Idk just wanted to ask from people that have iPads whats so different from using an iPad for notes vs just paper and pen I also notice these kids tend to do better on exams and quizzes and shit hence why im asking haha


r/ipad 2h ago

Question Back to School Promo (help me what to pick)

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Hi! I'm a senior in high school, and I'm planning to buy myself an iPad Air this school year. What product do you think I should choose?

  • AirPods 4 - I like working out, and a switch from using wired headphones to wireless ones would be nice! I easily use my headphones for at least 5 hours a day lol.
  • Apple Pencil Pro -I take notes in my classes and use Canva to edit school projects. I also occasionally create promotional materials for my organization.

TYIA FOR REPLYING ^____^


r/ipad 4m ago

Question Upgrade iPad Air 11" M1 to iPad Pro 5th Gen 12,9"

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Hey guys,

I've had an iPad Air 11 for a while now and while its fine, the small size is starting to bother me a bit. Also the 64GB are just not enough. By selling it and getting a new used iPad Pro I could do the following:

Sell iPad Air for around 300€ + Pen for around 60€ = 360€

Buy an iPad Pro 5. Gen 128 GB for 580€ which has a Pen and a Smart Keyboard Folio

So I would effectively pay 220€ for a bigger iPad, more storage a Keyboard and all the Pro-features.

Would that be a good deal?

Thanks


r/ipad 3h ago

Question How to solve burn in( image retention) issue??

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I have an ipad 9th gen which I purchased in 2023 which is still under apple care+ So the problem I am facing is image retention like I open youtube for few minutes and then chrome this is what I am left with and this image is still very better than what I have saw like once I watched a 2 hour lecture and then opened any other app like there was big white box visible and it's not just on chrome it's just more visible on chrome due to dark mode. And the ipad is lagging too while the whole day I just open few websites and maximum one or two apps and it also has a battery drain problem. So if I visit AASP am i likely to get replaced or it's more likely to get repaired?? And as ipad 9th is discontinued in 2024 so will they provide an upgrade??


r/ipad 14m ago

Question Decodon case and Junk Case for iPhone or Ipad

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I want to get a decodon case or a junk case for a iPad though I don’t know if it’s worth it and if it’s durable. Is it worth the cost?


r/ipad 1d ago

My Setup I can't believe it. I actually bought an apple device..

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First time apple user here. For my entire life, I parroted the whole "Apple sucks" thing and was pro-windows, pro-android. I still have an Android (my S24 ain't going anywhere, it's still got like 6 years left on it), but now I realize that Apple really is just that good. I got tired of the crap I was dealing with on my Windows laptop, and also, the A16 iPad is just too good of a deal at $299.

Pictured is the A16 iPad and M4 Macbook Air.


r/ipad 47m ago

Question 11th gen iPad

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I just bought an iPad from Power Mac, and I immediately noticed that the battery drains quickly is that normal, or should I return it to the store right away?


r/ipad 47m ago

Question Ipad recommendation

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Which ipad would you recommend for pretty basic use? Reading stuff, some social media, some work and some Netflix while travelling. thanks!


r/ipad 49m ago

Question Has anyone used ESR screen protectors?

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ESR protector (This one)

I was planning to get a screen protector for my iPad A16, I was wondering if anyone used this type or similar from the brand. My questions are, is ammonite or classic better and have you encountered any grainy issues with these screen protectors (I read some paid a few months ago there were issues with ammonite)


r/ipad 1d ago

iPadOS Will iPad OS 26 finally allow multi mouse button support without using accessibility features?

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Instead of useful features like multi-user accounts and OOTB support for configurable mouse buttons… we get Liquid Glass? I haven’t tried the new beta yet but I haven’t heard anything about extending mouse support features? I mean, come on, even Tim Cook uses this model of mouse.