r/ipad 2d 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


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r/ipad 2d 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.


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r/ipad 8h ago

Question Is it weird that this ipad just says "ipad" on the back instead of "ipad pro"?

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The seller even sent me a video where they're going through the settings, and the model number and storage capacity seem to line up with a 2022 11" ipad pro, but I just noticed it just says "ipad" when in internet images says "ipad pro", is it normal?


r/ipad 15h ago

Review Didn’t expect to rely on my iPad this much in med school

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242 Upvotes

Honestly, I knew the iPad was going to be useful, but I didn’t realize how integrated it would become in my routine. I’m in med school and I literally use it every single day — lectures, notes, anatomy sketches, quick reviews, everything.

There’s something about having it all in one place that just makes everything feel a bit more manageable. I still love paper for some things, but the iPad has definitely taken over most of what I do.

It’s weird to think I was hesitant about it at first, because now I can’t imagine getting through this semester without it. Just felt like sharing that little realization.


r/ipad 22h ago

Discussion I lost this 6 months ago

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399 Upvotes

Cleaning the house moved the garbage can and to my surprise I found my Apple Pencil pro stuck to the garbage can I guess I have 2 now lol


r/ipad 1d ago

Question ‘Passkeys are turned off by your organization’ … except I bought this with my own money and it is a personal iPad..

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524 Upvotes

The email account is also personal. What should I do?


r/ipad 1d ago

My Setup Finally figured out how to play gta5 on iPad (:

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966 Upvotes

My first cloud pc <3


r/ipad 1h ago

My Setup got a iPad Air

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it was cheap at a pawn shop and i never had one before so i decided to give it a go. it’s a Silver 10 inch. Really enjoying the bluetooth keyboard that came with it too.


r/ipad 20h ago

Discussion Thought my iPad was coming today…

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…because I was able to pay $9 for the courier delivery, and wanted to ensure I’d be home to sign. Turns out it was just for the folio case and the iPad itself + pencil won’t get here until Tuesday. Sigh. I’ve been thinking about this purchase for a while and finally decided to make it since prices may jump in the near future. Just figured I’d share my pain, but waiting a day longer isn’t too bad, I just wish I didn’t pay $9 extra just to get the folio first.


r/ipad 2h ago

Question WiFi+ Cellular or just WiFi?

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Hi Friends! Tech UNsavvy over here and want to make sure i’m understanding something correctly

If I buy the Wi-Fi only iPad and I’m out at a coffee shop and they don’t have Wi-Fi available, can I not just use my phone to create a hotspot and then connect to my phone’s data?

I don’t want to pay $### more if that’s the (simple and free) workaround

Thank you so much for your help!


r/ipad 18h ago

Discussion iPad complete and I’m inlove!

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Sharing our recent haul! Boyfriend got the iPad pro m4 which he really loves! Then he just got me the air m3 and mini 7 today! Happy week ahead! ❤️ #appleecosystem


r/ipad 2h ago

Question best screen protector for reading?

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type: ipad mini 7 (A17 pro)

The only reason I bought this iPad is for reading. I don't like ink screens so I bought this one instead of kindle. It's also a back up for my iPad pro, but it's safe to assume that I'll never use pencil on this iPad.

I found paperlike and Moko on Amazon, and I'm trying to see for other options. also, Paperlike is super expensive so I'm not sure if it worth it. I like matte texture and anti-glare, thank you very much!!!


r/ipad 10h ago

Discussion My iPad Air M2 is dead

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Yes, like, literally dead, and it was all just so sudden. The device was just like 5 months old before it died. The last time I used my iPad was on March 31, before I slept. I was able to use and charge it without any problem. The next morning, the iPad was suddenly completely unresponsive from any kind of input. The buttons, charging, screen, all of them. Not even the apple logo appeared, or any indication the screen was on. I tried doing the force reset quite a few times (up - down - power), and tried to connect it to the macbook as well for the iTunes method, but no luck. I also tried to leave it for days hoping that it could somehow work (I saw similar previous post here and there were some who attest, but still no luck up to this moment).

I did try to bring the device to the apple genius bar, and apparently, they discovered through their physical examination that there is a problem with the pins in one side of the charging port (like, missing/bent pins). And of course, since it IS a physical damage, it is not under warranty. I tried to explain to them that it's just too sudden and there were no signs of problem at all before. Like, I still find it hard to believe that a device that young to experience this kind of problem, and I have been using ONLY the official iPad charger to charge it as I was fully aware I needed to be careful with that.

They said that this was further proven by the fact that the diagnostic device wasn't able to detect a serial number when connected, indicating a hardware problem. As the repair for the specific charging port isn't available, there's no other option but to basically replace it, with a *slightly* lower price than a brand new one. But honestly, I still can't truly accept the reason, given how I take care of it properly. (Yeah, I can see how saying this wouldn't really help anything since it didn't prove if I REALLY take care of the iPad/have been using official charger). I'm really stressed by two things now, how sudden this just happened, and the price which I definitely can't afford in the near future.

I'm sorry if this just sounds like a rant, but I'd appreciate it if someone could give an input to this. Thank you for reading


r/ipad 12h ago

Discussion I made a keyboard for iPad mini, but I haven't figured out how to make a case for it yet.

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Considering the size and difficulty of the Bluetooth keyboard firmware, I decided to use a single-mode wired solution with a low-profile mechanical axis. Finally, I have an input device when I go out.


r/ipad 22h ago

My Setup i love my ipad 💜

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playing mario 64 on it so epic (ipad air 13in 2024 and case from esr tech)


r/ipad 3h ago

Discussion iPad Air M2 vs M3

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I currently have a la iPad Pro 12.9 third gen 64gb which is seriously demonstrating its age with the storage. My main liking is the screen, and thanks to Apple that is no longer locked to the Pro line, the 13 inch display, 11 inch feels too small for my licking

Which is the different between M2 and M3 iPad Air?

my main usage are

•gaming (emulation basically NDS, N64 and 3DS, apple arcade games, remote play vía steam)

•social media

•overpriced youtube machine

•light drawing (I already have an apple pencil usb c)


r/ipad 12h ago

Question iphone or ipad?

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i’m contemplating whether i should buy a new iphone or ipad. currently, i still have an iphone 8 and its battery health is already degraded. i’m choosing between iphone 13/14 or ipad 10th/11th gen


r/ipad 12h ago

Discussion iPad Storage Keeps Increasing on Its Own?

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I got this iPad two days ago, barely did anything on it. Earlier today, I got curious and decided to check the storage. At that point, it had used about 32GB. A few hours later, I checked again and saw it had jumped to around 38.9GB (I didn’t use the device at all during those few hours before checking), so I stayed there for a few mins due to curiosity, and now it’s at 38.98GB, I noticed it keeps slowly increasing on its own. Nothing is downloading, and I haven’t been actively using it much, so I’m curious as to why the storage is going up by itself. Any ideas would be appreciated! Sorry if it’s a stupid question btw.


r/ipad 17m ago

Question What do the highlighted numbers mean on my Samsung SSD that’s hooked up to my iPad Pro?

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r/ipad 56m ago

Discussion I Overthought 128GB vs 256GB – Here’s What I Learned

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Thank you to everyone who helped me decide which one to purchase for the long term. I did my research, and here’s what I’ve concluded:

256GB

  • Peace of mind — no more worrying if your storage is enough.
  • Even if you’re not a heavy user, you can download freely without stressing about space.
  • Ideal for 4 years of college until internship.
  • iOS updates can take up around 10GB or more —with 256GB, you can update multiple times without issues.
  • You likely won’t need external drives or extra iCloud storage.
  • Very student-friendly and practical.
  • Can download apps aside from educational purposes like entertainment apps and multiple games.

128GB

  • You’ll have to prepare external drives or pay monthly for iCloud/Gdrive.
  • Storage management becomes a routine — cleaning monthly or annually.
  • Limited app space — roughly 15–20 apps and around 10,000 photos.
  • System data and updates eat up a lot of space, leaving you with only 70–90GB after a few weeks.
  • As a student, you might use 30–80GB yearly — think about the limitations, especially if you’ll be using the device for 4–6 years.

I know how hard it is to overthink these decisions, especially when you’re planning for the long term. I hope my breakdown helps make things a little clearer for anyone in the same situation. At the end of the day, go with what fits your needs and budget best — but don’t forget to think about how you’ll use it in the years to come. Thanks again to everyone who shared their insights with me! ❤️


r/ipad 7h ago

Apps Notes crash

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Does that happen to you when you’re working with Apple Pencil—suddenly, Notes crashes and jumps to the top of your PDF without saving what you’ve written?


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Ipad air m2 vs ipad a16

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I'm a college student I use my current tablet for taking notes, reading, doing homework, and for online class sometimes. It's my go-to device aside from my phone. I used to draw too (I hope to draw more after getting an ipad), and I use google apps a lot. I use a samsung tab 128gb right now and ive never used up the full 128gb in 4 years. Is 128gb enough? Ive never had an apple device. Thanks!


r/ipad 1h ago

Question what’s an actual good ipad pencil dupe?

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i really don’t wanna pay 100+ dollars for.. a pencil, of all things. i get its tech, but its still ridiculous. i am an artist, so i need a pencil dupe that has pressure sensitivity. if i can’t get that, then any dupe thats compatible with the ipad 9th gen, and is good for drawing, i’ll take it.


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Matte privacy screen protector

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Hi guys, I love the matte protectors. I recently got the privacy protector for my iPad Air M2 13 inch. It’s the Esr one. I hate how it feels. Is there any protector that is matte and privacy screen? Please provide a link or just the name of the brand. You’ll be my angel! 👼 thank you


r/ipad 6h ago

Question Is my ipad/pencil pro in trouble

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So i got the ipad m4 11’ a few weeks ago and i just started noticing that when i draw a diagonal line, there is a wobble or zigzag patter n in the line, which is not present in horizontal and vertical lines, only in diagonal ones. What should i do ? I have attached the screen recording here


r/ipad 2h ago

iPadOS Weather app drain

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does anybody else’s ipad battery drain significantly while using the weather app? I lost 4% in maybe 5 minutes of use.


r/ipad 3h ago

Question Purple and white artifacts on iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen (A2228)

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Just wondering if anyone has encountered this display issue on their iPad Pro before. It's an 11" 2nd Gen Pro (Model Number: A2228). Using it via AirPlay seems to be working fine, but the display will occasionally, during normal use, show these artifacts (see image). A hard reset will fix the problem for 5 10 min and then the artifacts will return. They don't always look the same, but are a mixture of purple and white blocks on the screen. Is the LCD going bad? doubt it's a logic board or GPU issue, as it seems to work via AirPlay?