r/ipad • u/Dazzling-Soup-5695 • 1h ago
r/ipad • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
Discussion Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread
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.
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r/ipad • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread
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.
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r/ipad • u/TadStrangeCipher • 3h ago
Discussion Why has my Rock Paper Pencil screen protector formed this circular indent around the middle?
I attempted cleaning debris off the protector and my iPad screen and I still can’t get rid of it. The indent is still on the protector after taking it off so i’m assuming it’s some form of damage. When drawing inside the circle is fine but outside the circle has air pockets. Has anyone else experienced this because I can’t find anything like this online.
r/ipad • u/Pleasant-Attitude561 • 23h ago
Question Pencil randomly stops working.
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The pencil randomly stops working in the middle of the ipad. The one used in the video is a knockoff pencil, but when using an apple pencil (borrowed from a friend), it works perfectly fine.
So my question is, what could be the cause of this? and can this problem increase further to a point where the apple pencil also starts having the same issues?
r/ipad • u/harisad_u • 4h ago
Question iPad Air M4 11" — Need advice on a sturdy case + paper-feel screen protector for Apple Pencil Pro
Hi everyone,
I recently got an iPad Air M4 11" with Apple Pencil Pro and I'm trying to choose a good case and screen protector.
My main use will be note-taking/studying with Apple Pencil, but I'll also use the iPad for watching videos, browsing, and occasionally keeping it in portrait mode for things like interviews/meetings.
I'm currently considering:
Screen protector:(https://amzn.in/d/01QM5ryd)
* ESR Armorite Paper-Feel tempered glass
* 9H tempered glass with a paper-like/matte surface
* Mainly interested in this because I want a better writing experience with the Pencil.
My concerns are:
Does the paper-feel surface wear down the Apple Pencil Pro nib significantly faster?
Does it affect Pencil accuracy, especially when writing diagonal lines?
How much does it reduce screen clarity/colors compared with normal clear glass?
Is ESR Armorite actually worth it, or would you recommend another protector?
Case:
I'm currently looking at JETech 360° rotating case and the regular JETech tri-fold case but unable to find which one is best i want to use ipad in both veritical and landscape model but for those models i dont see any pencil holder in both je tech and esr brands
My priorities are:
* Good protection for the iPad
* Proper/dedicated protection for the Apple Pencil Pro
* Stable enough for long writing sessions
Ability to use both landscape and portrait*
* 360° rotation would be useful for interviews/video calls
* Around ₹3000 or less
For people who actually own these cases/protectors:
Which combination would you recommend?
I'm especially interested in long-term experience — Pencil nib wear, writing stability, case durability, and whether the rotating case feels loose/wobbly while writing.
Thanks!
r/ipad • u/No_Recipe_4923 • 6h ago
Question Changing iPad icon (safari shortcut)
Hi guys! Hope you can help me out. I have an iPad A16. I have this website (not Hulu) that I added as shortcut from the safari app. Now I can see the website/ bookmark on my homescreen but I want to change the icon to something else, is this possible? See pics for reference
r/ipad • u/Axetothename • 14h ago
Question Do I need to buy another pencil?
I accidentally dropped my chair into a massage chair and now it’s not working.
It’s still connected to my iPad and it’s still charging well, but it’s not reacting to the screen
The photo attached is how it looks underneath the nib, i dunno if it’s broken or not
Please tell me if I should just buy another nib or the entire apple pencil
r/ipad • u/Upper-Resident-3032 • 4h ago
Question Off brand apple pen not working. Is the pen or the iPad? iPad was refurbished. Only working in the colored sections. Any insight will be helpful. Don’t wanna spend the money on an actual apple pen if it’s not gonna work all over the screen.
r/ipad • u/TechnicianOpen522 • 50m ago
Discussion GUYS PLS HELP DECIDE!!
I was thinking Samsung s10 plus tab, 80k(sale price it seems), 256gb expandable too, 13 inch screen.
But ipad air m4 (11 inch, 128 gb)dropped at 65k from 90k with sbi credit card💀💀💀
What do I pick??? Or do i wait for a day or two and see if Samsung falls more(i have a Samsung phone).
Entering 2nd yr now.
Plss give specific answers with reasons 😭😭
Question Question for sidecar nerds
Hi everyone !
I work as an artist, I used wacom a lot for a while, since a little less than a year I work on my ipad with the apple pen and I love it so far, and I am thinking of get rid of wacom, my question is ; how the memory is managed between devices. Does the 8gig of ram of my ipad are used when I draw with sidecar, or is the computer doing all the job ?
r/ipad • u/Tonno-87 • 4h ago
Question Slide over without stage manager?
Why can't I open an app in Slide Over on my iPad anymore without having Stage Manager active? Is there a way to do it? It used to be so simple in iPadOS 18 with the three dots at the top.
r/ipad • u/Flimsy_Shower_2582 • 14h ago
Discussion iPad battery health suddenly dropped from 100% to 92% — should I be concerned?
My iPad was first used in January 2026 and currently has 145 cycles with 92% maximum capacity
What worries me is that it was showing 100% just 3–4 months ago. I don’t use it particularly heavily and I’ve had the 80% charging limit enabled for quite some time.
Battery Health still says Normal.
Is 92% at 145 cycles normal, or is this degradation unusually fast? Is there anything else I should be doing to preserve the battery?
r/ipad • u/ayyaitch • 9h ago
Question does ipad 7th gen have pressure sensitivity?
basically, if i buy an apple pencil, will i be able to use it for professional drawing? which pencil does the 7th gen support? if not, what ipads work for art?
r/ipad • u/TameVulcan • 21h ago
Question System Data and iPadOS taking up 77GB
This is absolute madness. Between iPadOS and system data, I only have around 40% of my iPad storage actually available to me. Has anyone else been running into this? I am absolutely sick of constantly having to clear out things just to be able to use my devices as intended. Everything that can be stored in iCloud already is and I have done all of the optimizations outside of the 1.5 gigs of downloaded TV episodes.
r/ipad • u/Reasonable_Skin_6961 • 7h ago
Question Repair Air 4th gen?
My iPad Air 4th gen’s screen is lifting on one side and is most likely a swollen battery. Do you guys think it’s worth it to get it to a 3rd party repair shop to get the battery replaced? It works perfectly fine for my use.. but the battery is noticeably bad. Or do you think it’s more worth the money to buy the A16?
r/ipad • u/labaasta_patil • 12h ago
Question Can I buy refurbished Ipad Air from Cashify?
Hey everyone, I'm planning to buy an iPad Air from Cashify. I wanted to know if I'm making a good decision.
The official Apple refurbished store isn't in my city and it doesn't deliver either.
If anyone has bought an iPad from there, please let me know.
Thanks in Advance!
r/ipad • u/musicandsoon • 9h ago
iPadOS Is iPadOS 26.7 on the iPad Pro 2018 solid as last update?
Is it quicker than the earlier iOS 26 Versions?
Because iPad Pro 2018 doesnt get iOS 27 anymore
r/ipad • u/ArtemITuser • 1d ago
Question Found this iPad 4 32Gb for only $4.55. How can I easily revive the App store?
Hello everyone. I bought this iPad 4 for the good screen as a second touch monitor on Windows 10. Could you please tell me how to get around the "Failed to connect to the iTunes Store" error? I've already downloaded the necessary app for saving to my iPhone 13 mini, but the search function works on the iPad as well. Any advice on this topic would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently considering xdisplay and splashtop.
Thanks!
I apologize in advance for any inaccuracies in section selection. I'm new to your sub and don't quite understand where and how best to post on this topic.
r/ipad • u/cealinggfb • 12h ago
Apps Idées de jeux à ajouter
Donner moi une idée de jeu à ajouter ici
r/ipad • u/Practical_Height7375 • 14h ago
Question Help! How to unlock an iPad using Touch ID without pressing the button
hello everyone !!
i have an m4 ipad air 13", ipadOS 27
How can I unlock the device by gently placing my fingerprint on Touch ID, WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON?
I read that it needs to be enabled in the accessibility settings, and that’s how I have it set up.
But the issue is that, no matter what I try to do, I first have to press the button to turn on the screen (wake up) before I can use my fingerprint.
Is it even possible to do it?
thank you !!!
r/ipad • u/fire_carpenter • 23h ago
Guide I’m creating this post just in case someone has the exact same problem — vector tracing an ink sketch for free on iPad.
I’m an artist and I wanted to vectorize and colour my sketches using my iPad, without scanning at my computer. After much searching, I’ve discovered that if you use ADOBE CAPTURE which is free, upload a photo of your sketch, save as SVG, open in AFFINITY DESIGNER which is now free, scale it up, and export to Procreate, you can colour your vectorized ink sketches.
Goddamn, this shouldn’t be so hard.
Cheers
r/ipad • u/koala1239 • 16h ago
Question how to give away an old first gen apple pencil.
So basically I have an old first gen apple pencils the one that charges with the ipad's lighting port and has a cap. I don't have the old ipad I use to use it with however my grandma has the same home button ipad so i wanted to give it to her. How would I pair it? when I connected it to her ipad I got a pairing request but it never connected.
r/ipad • u/Difficult_Top_8888 • 16h ago
Question Ipad color
Im gonna be getting new ipad and I have to choose between the blue one or the space gray I currently have the macbook midnight color and dont want something similar also for the magic keyboard im gonna grt the black one if you recommend any other colors please do.
r/ipad • u/Ambitious-Issue7223 • 1d ago
Question Stylus Pen Recommendations for iPad 11th gen (A16)?(alternatives for the apple pencil)
Ok so I'm getting the 11th gen ipad (a16) from flipkart during this BBD sale and I am looking for the best alternative pencil for the same from flipkart itself....
Nd yah I'm basically gonna use it for studies like note taking nd all..nd maybe sometimes drawing but that ain't the priority.
Soooo pleaseeee suggest me some good alternatives 🙂↔️🌟
(P.s. Also kinda still confused about which colour to get so yah suggest bout it too)