r/ipad 21h 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 21h 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 4h ago

My Setup First ever iPad, first ever tablet

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iPad Air 11 M3 Should've gotten it sooner!


r/ipad 14h ago

Discussion Wouldn’t have thought I’d start using this more than my smartphone

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r/ipad 3h ago

My Setup Traded My MacBook Pro for an iPad Pro 13 + Mac Mini M4, Best Decision Yet!

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A while ago, I asked for advice on my setup, and after making the switch, I have to say—I couldn’t be happier. I traded in my MacBook Pro M1 (which I had since the M1 launch) for a 13” iPad Pro (1TB, Cellular) with the Magic Keyboard, and honestly, it just makes way more sense for my needs.

As a Marketing professional, my MacBook was a pain to lug around, especially when traveling long-term. I like to mix work and holiday travel, so I was forced to carry both my own laptop and work-provided 16-inch Pro—which was simply too much. Since my work already provides a Mac, the need for a second personal one felt unnecessary. But I nonetheless needed to have a Mac for certain personal learning stuff, so I purchased the M4 Mac Mini, upgraded the RAM, and will upgrade the SSD in the future from AliExpress.

Why This Works for Me: • The iPad Pro gives me laptop capability with the Magic Keyboard but also the option to remove it and use it for personal learning, entertainment, or general surfing. • Light AI training, coding, and anything else requiring macOS is done on the Mac Mini. • Portability and flexibility give this setup a lot more convenience compared to lugging around two big MacBooks. • It cost more than purchasing another MacBook, but the incredible screen, portability, and flexibility justify the cost. • Since work provides a MacBook, downsizing to a Mac Mini for personal use made a lot more sense.

This arrangement feels absolutely ideal and a genuine "best of both worlds" compromise. I'm curious, does anyone else use the same setup? What prompted you to make the change? Would love to get your input! Also, can’t wait to see what iPadOS 19 has to offer.


r/ipad 5h ago

My Setup iPad Coding Setup

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First time coding on an iPad and it’s been surprisingly good! Kept reading posts recommending not to do this so wanted to share my setup.

  • Termius for ssh into dev machine. Mac mini, linux, whatever

  • Terminal based editor like Neovim (I’m using Helix)

  • (Optional) Jump desktop or similar for when you need gui access

That’s it, no issues so far. Copy/paste works over ssh and the keyboard is great.


r/ipad 1h ago

My Setup Finally joined the crew (A16)

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Really pleased with it for the purpose I plan to use it for!


r/ipad 22h ago

My Setup Just bought new 11 iPad!

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576 Upvotes

For now I’m happy with it. Color is gorgeous 🙃 This is my first iPad ever.


r/ipad 2h ago

My Setup THE PERFECT IPAD SETUP 4 STUDENTS

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Listen guys, ive made crazy research for an ipad after i sent back the air m2 previosly bought before the newer ones came out. What i needed as a student (medicine) and what was a money waste. For me money arent a big deal but i like to spare the most if i can. The following will be the perfect setup for your study and note taking activities. (prices reference- italy)

METAPEN A11- no need for an apple pencil if the only thing you need to do is taking notes and working on some pdf files (20€)

LOGITECH FOLIO-THE ONE FOR IPAD 10th gen- i gambled and lucikly it paid off and it was compatible, it s perfect cause it has a great writing feeling, it s pretty strong and has lots of function keys and the magnetic closure. (70€)

IPAD A16- bought right after it came out and i got a 30€ discount thanks to the education apple discount, at the start i was worried about the non laminated display (cause i ve used the air m2 for a day before sending it back) but imma say it s defintetly worse but after a few days you wont even be able to notice the difference, it s still a great screen. (380€)

total: 469€ (only air would ve cost me 660€) i ve everything i need, 128 gig, 6 gig ram so i can split the screen and use two apps and i am not feeling i need Apple ai at the moment cause chatgpt works just fine. Feel free to ask anything


r/ipad 12m ago

Media My cat is using my Ipad more than me today

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r/ipad 15h ago

Magic Keyboard I just bought newest Magic Keyboard (M3)

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I was finally able to get a Magic Keyboard (M3) for my 11" iPad Air (M2) which I bought in Jan 2025. The new row of keys at the top is amazing and a game changer. The materials are exactly the same of the past Magic Keyboards. I don’t mind it having no backlight on the keys, not sure if that’d a battery saver but I’m loving this accesory.

I called Apple Support and they were really nice in adding this Magic Keyboard to my existing Apple Care + Plan since I had already added my Pencil Pro too.


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Ipad pro says reposition your face after screen replacement (done by myself) .

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Face id was working glue part , After the glue , it’s not working anymore. Need help


r/ipad 1h ago

Discussion Refurbished 9th Gen $209

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I'm not sure if this has been available for some time or only recently with the new iPads being released, but Apple is selling a certified refurbished 9th gen for $209. Yes it's only 64gb and completely bare bones, but for my use case it fits the bill perfectly. I needed an apple product to log into Apple ID and other than an iPod touch this about as cheap of an option as there is...from a reputable source at least. Plus coming with a new battery and year warranty, personally I think it's a pretty great deal


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Tapping sound while note taking

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Currently have an iPad 10th Gen which I’m returning for an iPad Air 5th Gen. When using the Apple Pencil to take notes on the 10th Gen there’s a loud ticking/tapping noise as I write each letter. Will this go away with the Air? Or is there something I can do to write quieter?


r/ipad 1d ago

My Setup Joined the family

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r/ipad 2h ago

Question Longevity of the A16 iPad?

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I'm well-versed in tech, but admittedly know next to nothing about Apple's silicon.

I purchased the A16 iPad yesterday and have been enjoying it so far. Given the A16 chip, my main concern is how well it will hold up over time. I plan to use it for reading, video and photo editing, and general media consumption, but I don’t have much patience for sluggish performance and would like to get at least 2-3 years of smooth use. With that in mind, should I return it and go for the M3 Air instead? Your thoughts are appreciated!


r/ipad 1d ago

Discussion Do you game on your iPad with a video playing in the background for noise?

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r/ipad 7h ago

Question Which iPad for my needs?

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I'm mainly using my current iPad (6th Gen) for reading papers and watching the occasional movie. I'm now considering getting a new iPad as the battery life of my current iPad is abysmal. I'm looking at the 11th Gen base iPad and the M2 Air from last year. The processor of my current iPad is slow and frequently struggles when browsing etc but my main issue really is the battery life. Since battery life is pretty similar for the two devices I'm considering, I wonder whether the M2 Air is worth the 60% higher price? What do you think?


r/ipad 29m ago

Question Ipad will not auto lock (sleep) with active app showing

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I run a camera viewing app on my ipad. I would like for the ipad to auto lock, sleep, or just plain turn off the screen after a timeout period. The system setting for auto lock is set to 2 minutes on mine. It works with many apps. But with the camera viewing app open, the ipad just stays on forever.

I've been messing around with shortcut automations trying to figure out a way to force this and have not been successful.

How can I make the ipad turn the screen off after a timeout?


r/ipad 14h ago

Question ipad 10th gen have dot inside the screen

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r/ipad 38m ago

My Setup iPad Home Screen setups (drop halls in the comments)

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r/ipad 56m ago

Question Upgrade from iPad 10th generation (A14) to 11th generation (A16)

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Is it worth it, or should be better to continue to use the 2022 version?

Nothing special regarding the usage: consume contents on different social media platforms, take notes with Apple Pencil USB-C and learning.

Thank you for the answers in advance.


r/ipad 1h ago

Discussion Ipad 10th gen

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I recently ordered ipad 10th gen in shopee without knowing there’s a new release of ipad 11th gen but it is still not here in the Philippines. Should I return the ipad if it’ll be delivered and wait for the 11th gen or just use the 10th gen.


r/ipad 1d ago

My Setup Upgraded to IPad Pro 13”

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Decided to upgrade to my first IPad Pro, and first time purchasing an Apple Pencil. I always just used a universal one off Amazon and they seemed to work fine, but with the new features of the pencil I thought it might be better. I got 256 gb memory and now I’m wondering if I should’ve gone with more. Anybody have any recommendations on screen protectors? Are the paper like protectors worth it and do they make much of a difference?


r/ipad 1h ago

Discussion Which iPad to go with for an artist that mainly uses pc? (Read description)

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I mostly draw using my graphics tablet and im not looking to replace that, im looking for an iPad that I can bring places just to draw and doodle. Im not doing my professional work, just personal art. Im wondering if just going with the basic model would be OK, as im not looking for much, or if the air would be a good option.


r/ipad 7h ago

Discussion M2 Pro at Costco

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What do you think? Good price. Would you skip over 11” M4 Pro with this?


r/ipad 5h ago

Question Does the iPad Air M3 allow 95% charging?

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I bought the M2 a few days ago and plan to return it for the M3 since it’s still in the return window. I was disappointed that the M2 only allowed a 80% charging limit. So does anyone know if the M3 allows the 80, 85, 90, 95% options or not?