/r/ipad

Photograph via snooOG

For all things iPad & iPad Pro. Information, discussion, news, iPadOS, hardware, and more about the company out of Cupertino and its great tablet.

For all things iPad & iPad Pro. Pictures, discussion, rumors, news, iOS, hardware, and more about the company out of Cupertino.

Ask any questions you may have in the Discussion & Tech-Support thread, in the What Should I Buy thread, on AppleHelp, or on Discord.


Rules

  1. Be respectful to other members. Do not discriminate, abuse, or otherwise disrespect other members, groups, or minorities.
  2. No low-quality/effort posts (iPad in a box, memes, meta..). We feel like you know what low-quality/effort posts are. A moderator will have the final say on whether or not a post is low quality/effort or not.
  3. "What Should I Buy", simple TechSupport questions and Apps requests will only be allowed in the What Should I Buy and Discussion & Tech-Support threads, respectively.
  4. We expect links and self-posts to foster discussion, and to have substance. Simple photos of an iPad don't deserve their own post unless they showcase a third-party accessory, same goes for simple yes or no questions. "Title-only" posts aren't allowed either.
  5. Posts soliciting the purchase, sale or donation of iPads, Apple Store credits, or UDID registrations are better suited to Craigslist or other sites.
  6. Jailbreaking talk goes in /r/jailbreak, sideloading talk goes to /r/sideloaded.
  7. Any request to remove MDM or otherwise break into devices will be removed.
  8. Out-of-topic content or content that isn't directly related to iPads will be removed. No drama content, no meta posts. No content from unknown/unsafe sources.
  9. Self-Promotion is prohibited unless posted and presented as self-promotion, and only in the General Discussion Thread. Exceptions may be made and the final say goes to the moderators.

If you have any suggestions regarding subreddit or community improvements, you can message the moderators at any time. Thank you for reporting spam and other rule-breaking content.

Related subreddits

/r/ipad

437,992 Subscribers

1

External SD reader

Hello. I’m trying to work on a video i have saved onto an SD card. i’m wondering if i were to disconnect the reader and then reconnect the reader to the iPad, would there be any issues? Or if i reconnect the card would it continue to read the files?

2 Comments
2024/10/15
02:44 UTC

0

Screen Protector

For the people who use their iPads for note taking in school. What screen protector do you use? Do you use a regular one or the paper like one? If so what’s the name of the one you use

0 Comments
2024/10/15
02:24 UTC

7

Anyone have tried Lok Board on iPad?

Has anyone here have tried Lok Board (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lok-board/id1621242252). This apps allows desktop experience especially for web applications but you have to pay $19.99 to unlock restrictions. Seems the best solution/workaround so far except that it is limited to web apps and Google Sheet still faces some rendering issue just like on safari since it is running on the same iPadOS web-kit engine.

Would like to hear how other feels about this app and if paying the worths it.

2 Comments
2024/10/15
02:15 UTC

0

Is this a good deal ?

I have a M2 pro 11 inch, 128gb - openbox 0 charge cycle, apple care till September 2025 for 680$ Is this a good deal ? Or should i try for the m4 ?

4 Comments
2024/10/15
02:04 UTC

1

Would Apple replace my device?

So yesterday i notice my iPad screen is weird, when I touch it lightly to scroll Reddit there were a blue finger-tip-sized dot appeared in the area near the screen that I touch it. It even appeared when the back of iPad got light pressure.

I am still in one year limited warranty, is it possible to get a new iPad replacement?

1 Comment
2024/10/15
01:30 UTC

1

iPad Air 5th gen possibly shorting out?

I had 4%, I plugged it in. The lamp light next to me flickered slightly. Then my iPad doesn’t turn on even after leaving it charging. Is it possible that it could’ve shorted out internally somehow after plugging it in? If so does apple warranty even cover that? I’ve had it for 2 years.

0 Comments
2024/10/15
01:15 UTC

1

Small Crack in iPad Pro Screen

Finally getting around to switching my mom over to my dad’s iPad Pro (her old faithful gen 2 is dying). He passed earlier this year and I am just now pulling it out to get it ready for momma and there’s a crack. It’s tiny. The size of an eyelash, mid screen. Kinda like a chip in a windshield. Any suggestions on a stop-gap so my mom can use his without it shattering on her and without replacing the screen?

0 Comments
2024/10/15
01:10 UTC

1

iPad Pro 2nd gen or iPad Air 4th gen?

One of my friends has offered to trade me an iPad Pro 2nd gen for my iPad air 4th gen, is this a good trade? What are the downsides and upsides?

0 Comments
2024/10/15
01:08 UTC

2

Similar editing softwares like Final Cut Pro?

So I recently broke my MacBook, and I can’t buy another one for a while. I used to use Final Cut Pro when I had it, and so I decided to get an iPad and just edit on there for now but I found that the iPad I got isn’t even compatible. 😒 So If anyone could help me out? I really need to keep practicing my editing skills as I want to start a channel soon, and I began on fcp but now I need a diff app. Anyone know any that are similar/practically the same?

0 Comments
2024/10/15
00:38 UTC

1

why border around it

0 Comments
2024/10/15
00:15 UTC

1

Motion blur on 2024 ipads, is it still a thing?

Does the new ipad pro 2024 have motion blur/ glow kind of effect when scrolling?

I own ipad pro 2019 version and when I'm reading manga or scrolling through webpages there's usually some weird motion blur / ghostly glow effect happening.

What I've heard it's a normal thing but I find it quite annoying as I'm quite sensitive for such things. So I was thinking if this is still normal on new version of the ipads

Similar post https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/zociej/filmed_in_slowmotion_screen_is_ghostlyblurry/ But that was couple of years ago.

0 Comments
2024/10/15
00:13 UTC

1

ipad air 4th vs 5th gen

hello everyone!!

So i wanted to ask if the IPad air 4th gen is any different then the 5th gen. I originally wanted the 5th generation but my mom is saying to get the 4th gen bc it’s cheaper. So i’m getting the 4th gen since my birthday money only covers that much. Will i be missing on a whole lot or just a little bit, and how long will the 4th gen last??

(Also i would like to add: i’ve had an IPad 8th before this and i’m getting a new one bc my 8th bended and it barely works. Also what i would like to mainly do is watch videos and take notes, it would be GREAT if i could play games on it but it’s not a necessity, and i’m getting one that has 256gb :> )

2 Comments
2024/10/15
00:00 UTC

1

iPad Air 2022 Wallpaper Set

Hi all, one of the themes I set for my 2022 iPad Air was the exclusive curvy drawings one. After updating to iPadOS 18 I accidentally removed that Focus setting and couldn’t find that theme anymore. Is there a way to get it back?

0 Comments
2024/10/14
23:55 UTC

99

This is infuriating lol

If I’m doing something wrong please tell me. This iPadOS 18 “put apps and widgets wherever you want” is so broken. How Apple can’t figure this out in 2024 is ridiculous.

27 Comments
2024/10/14
23:46 UTC

1

Charging Sony PS5 DualSense controller through iPad Pro?

Can I use the pass-through charging functionality of my iPad Pro to re-charge my PS5 DualSense controller (when playing my PS5 remotely)? That’s how I charge my Apple Watch; from the iPad USB-C while the iPad is “docked” and mag-charging on the Magic Keyboard. I’d obviously be going from USB-C to USB-C. Or do I need a dongle? Anything to worry about?

Apple sells the controller on their site with this blurb:

Charging the controller

The Sony DualSense wireless controller charges via a standard USB Type-C® input (cable not included). It requires a USB Battery Charging 1.2-compatible wall charger to charge, or standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 compatible port found on a PS5 console, Mac, or PC computer.

Nothing explicitly about pass-through charging with iPads.

1 Comment
2024/10/14
23:11 UTC

1

Storage Issue

So, I'm trying to get more space on my 9th gen. I have 200 GBs currently on my iCloud account. How do I get these photos on my iCloud? Also, how do I delete the iCloud Drive folder?

2 Comments
2024/10/14
22:47 UTC

1

Recs // Additional case for iPad 10 with Magic Keyboard Folio

Hi! I have an iPad 10 with a Magic Keyboard Folio, and one thing that concerns me is that when I leave the keyboard behind, the screen is left unprotected. I’m looking for a front case similar to the back cover, so I can just add it when I'm not taking the keyboard. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/10/14
22:10 UTC

1

Would the iPad Pro or Air be better for schoolwork?

I want to get an iPad for my school and homework, I’m going to game development and design but at the moment nothing that should be too intense for the iPad to handle.

0 Comments
2024/10/14
22:10 UTC

0

Brother bought an ipad off his coworker and it’s signed into a Hershy’s account

He already tried calling the company and they said they couldn’t do anything because he isn’t an employee and apple couldn’t help because of a security thing (I didn’t go with him so im just getting the paraphrasing from my sister). How do we sign out so he can add his own?

Edit: he also just said he cant even open the ipad because its password protected to even try to remove the account

8 Comments
2024/10/14
21:36 UTC

1

Cracked screen, worth repair?

iPad Pro 4th gen 12.9 inch. Will this crack spread? Is it worth getting it repaired? Or can I just throw a screen protector on it? Thanks

2 Comments
2024/10/14
21:35 UTC

1

What Python IDE are you using?

I’ve tried a few Python IDE’s and even web based Python IDEs but struggling to find something that I really enjoy using. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? I really need to have intellisense as well. Thx.

1 Comment
2024/10/14
21:12 UTC

0

Virus? Anti virus?

Popped up twice on a website i use regularly, the website is trusted by alot of people and shows no signs of stealing data. But recently i got this image, anyone know what it means?

8 Comments
2024/10/14
21:03 UTC

7

iPad pro instead of macbook air?

Hello guys I am thinking about getting an iPad pro instead of macbook for the next years. I find it quite useful for me, as a student who actually use mac as my notebook for taking notes and other school stuff. Also, I like using big screen, so as I come home, I join my macbook to monitor and using it like a PC. However, I am not sure how good this would work on an ipad. I found some videos about it on youtube but I did not get nearly any informations from that. Also, I wonder if magic mouse works with iPad the same way as on mac. I also have no idea how limiting is iPados in comparision with macos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts or experiencies.

3 Comments
2024/10/14
20:32 UTC

3

iPad Air M2 swipe up issue

Hi,

I have just upgraded from iPad 10 to iPad Air M2 and I have noticed an issue with swipe up gesture. When my iPad is inserted into a silicon case, sometimes it does not respond to the swipe up gesture with my finger. However, it seems to work perfectly fine when it is not in the silicon case or when I have it in my hands. The swipe up gesture works ok on my iPad 10 so I am surprised this is an issue with my M2 Air. Has anyone experienced similar issue and has a solution for it?

1 Comment
2024/10/14
20:26 UTC

2

Air 6th Gen M2 for work & recreational purposes

I am trying to get an iPad that is going to suit me for working in Photoshop, Canva and using Pinterest, for creating Social Media posts but also for movie watching and general browsing. I’ve never had an iPad in my life, so I don’t know about their specs and technical capabilities. Do you think Apple iPad Air 6th Gen 11" M2 will be enough or an overkill? What is the fair price for a new & for a used one? I am residing in Europe.

Thank you in advance guys!

0 Comments
2024/10/14
18:58 UTC

3

In-store education discount

I’m wondering if there are any student ID verification done if purchasing physically at the Apple Store?

My spouse is in a grad program and I would like to surprise her with an iPad but don’t have her student ID in hand.

I’m aware that the process of using the discount on the online shop is much more seamless, but I’d like to do in a trade-in as well and get the credit instantly. The website is only offering mail-in trade ins.

Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/10/14
18:54 UTC

1

Forgot passcode, have access to iCloud (iPad pro 2015 12.9 inch)

Back in 2022 I lended my brother my iPad pro 2015 but kept my iCloud in there as well as my code. Fast forward to today, my brother has not been using it anymore so I asked for it back but they changed the code and can't remember what the code is. Is there any way through this? I don't want it to get locked for a long time. Thanks. If you have any further questions please do.

0 Comments
2024/10/14
18:45 UTC

2

IPadOs barely visible UI/UX icons and text design

MacOS and iPadOS are almost not visible. The entire Text and Icons are so small eldery people wont be able to work on them because they can barely see what they click on. If you go to Tv App for example , and download a Season, the download ring is barely visible because it’s just 4x4 Pixels!!! The entire Operating system is designed like this! Settings App 2 big bezels on both sides!!!

0 Comments
2024/10/14
18:05 UTC

Back To Top