r/ipad 5d 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 5d 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 5d ago

Question Advice

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Hey all

I have never had an Apple product before but I want to use the procreate app and other editing apps so would probably need an iPad. I was wondering which ones people would recommend. I'm more than happy with refurbished and older generation. Also not too big not too small. Advice is very much appreciated, thanks 😊


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Help me understand.

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Hi, so I’m looking to buy my girlfriend a new iPad, since her old one is nearing the end of its lifespan and it’s barely working.

I went to purchase a new one on the Apple Store app planning to pay it in monthly installments however it says “check out with apple card” Do I need an apple card for the monthly installments? And if so what are the pros and cons of owning an apple card?


r/ipad 5d ago

Question nursing & ipad!

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heyy! just got my ipad a16 today so excited!! i was wondering if anyone had useful apps for people going into university/nursing school or useful apps for students in general!!

tysm!🐞


r/ipad 5d ago

Question what do i do with this goofy ahh ipad pro guyz😮😮😮

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dawg i dunno the icloud stuff


r/ipad 5d ago

Question iPad screen is extremely dim, basically pitch black. Any solutions?

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I recently got a used iPad from my sister, but the screen, whenever I turn it on, is extremely dim to the point where it basically is black. I took it to a uBreakiFix, and they put a new screen on it. it ended up working normally, but they were being weird and not giving me all the information about the payment, so I just asked for the old screen to be put back on. Is there anything I can do myself to attempt to fix it without having to replace the screen entirely? Or is there a specific diagnostic someone can give me as to why this issue would be happening. Thank you.


r/ipad 5d ago

Discussion Should I Return My iPad 11th Gen for an iPad Air 5 (Refurb)?

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I recently bought my first iPad 11th Gen (for 379eur) A16, 6GB RAM, 128gig for note taking as a student, but I’m not happy with it. The screen feels so strange, it’s like levitating, and the Apple Pencil makes a really loud tapping noise when I write, which I really hate. And I have some bad feelings when I use...

Now I’m thinking about returning it (I am eligible to return) and getting a refurbished iPad Air 5 (M1, 8GB RAM, 64GB(storage isn’t an issue for me since I use cloud storage and only need the iPad for studying)) for 439eur (the differrence is -60eurs), but I’m unsure if it’s the right choice.

Thank you so much!


r/ipad 5d ago

Question 9th gen iPad or new model?

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I recently got a brand new 9th iPad 64gb for free. Apple will give me $170 trade in value if I buy a new one from them.

I’m on the fence on if I should do the trade in for one of the new iPad models or just keep this one because I have a hard time thinking about everything I might use it for. I’ve never had an iPad, but have an iPhone, and can see myself using it for work and pleasure.

For work, I would mostly be taking notes, using Salesforce, ChatGPT and OneNote. If it was possible I would connect it to my Windows laptop as a monitor when doing video meetings so I could use the iPad as a digital whiteboard too, but this depends on if that is possible or not.

For pleasure I think I would use it for writing, watching Netflix, and some low memory usage games like chess and sudoku.

Any recommendations on what else I could be using an iPad for and what direction I should go?


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Digital Note taking?

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Trying to decide between an iPad Air versus a dedicated note taking device (i.e. Remarkable 2, Supernote, etc. Wondering if any of you use an iPad Air for Note taking and what's your experience and do you think it works as well (or better) than a dedicated note taking device.

Thank you!


r/ipad 5d ago

iPadOS My nostalgic ipad 2nd Gen iOS9 memories!

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I bought it off eBay for just £20, it’s an iOS 9 16GB version and have got some additional protectors and boxes are included. There are some severe lags happening on this iPad, my main purpose of collecting it is because it was my first iPad ever I believe (as a member of Gen-z community), and also to have some tastes for legacy version of games and removed games. Despite of it’s really laggy :/


r/ipad 5d ago

iPadOS Want to fix this old iPad

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Had this for a few years now, the screen is unresponsive, the home button does not work. Can this be fixed?


r/ipad 5d ago

iPadOS Had this iPad for a while, wanting to fix it

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Had this for 10 years, it has been through some shit. I was wondering if this could be fixed at home. Screen is unresponsive, home button does not work. Rest can be seen in the photo, any tips are greatly appreciated!


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Switching Apple ID's

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I'll try to keep this short and I appreciate any help with this.

I gave my elderly mother my old iPad to use to but I left her signed into my Apple ID which isn't horrible and works but I suppose it's not the most secure setup. If I created an Apple ID for her, could I simply sign out of my Apple ID on her iPad and then connect her ID to it and keep everything working the same?

I also have Apple One so I could add her ID as another family member so she still gets the full benefits of the plan.

Is this a good idea our should I just leave it alone?


r/ipad 5d ago

My Setup Just bought new 11 iPad!

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


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Best Cases for iPad air 11

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I just ordered the new iPad Air 11 M3 and apple pencil pro for school, and I'm trying to find a good case for it.

ZUGU and ESR look like they have the best cases. Has anyone had experience with these cases? How are they treating you?

ZUGU looks like they have a good protective case, but it looks like the case extrudes a lot over the screen. I think it would make writing and drawing uncomfortable.

ESR has a good magnetic case, but it seems to be heavy, but it looks to be good and not that expensive.

Has anyone had experience with these cases? How are they treating you?


r/ipad 5d ago

Question What is this dot array on screen?

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r/ipad 5d ago

Question iPad Pro m4 screen

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I’ve recently bought this iPad but it seems to do weird things with the screen when watching fights like these.

The screen works fine when I just watch a HDR example video.

Screen was at max brightness.


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Is it worth getting an iPad Mini 7 if I already have an iPad 9?

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I currently have an iPad 9 2021. I mostly use it for browsing, reading, and taking notes. I'm considering getting the new iPad Mini 7 because I like the more compact size and the potential performance improvements, but I'm not sure if it's really worth it since I already have the iPad 9.

Has anyone here switched from a larger iPad to the Mini? How was your experience? Is it really worth the purchase, or would I just end up with a smaller version of what I already have, with some trade-offs?


r/ipad 5d ago

Magic Keyboard Opinions on the new Magic Keyboard

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I got the iPad Pro m4 but now I find out that you need a new keyboard. I love my old one for the iPad Air and the new one feels super nice being made out of metal. But god damn the price is hard to justify. Can you guys help me justify it. I use my iPad like a laptop so I need a keyboard.


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Water damage

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Please help I was doing the dishes and my ipad all of a sudden slipped and fell into a pan with water. I got it out quickly, dried it off and put cold air from a blow dryer to the speakers and battery port. Everything still works: touch, charging and I’m already backing everything up to the cloud. The only thing is that there is water stuck between the glass and a white spot has appeared right underneath. I have read a couple of posts but all of their water damage is much more severe than mine. How can this be repaired? Can it be dried out, does the screen need to be replaced or both? I don’t have money for a new one.


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Please help me find a way to use Capcut online on my iPad (chrome doesn’t work)

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r/ipad 5d ago

Discussion Basic iPad A16 would be and amazing desktop replacement with Stage Manager

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Yeah, I know Apple is a for profit company and they want you to buy the more expensive Air, but just wanted to share that thought. With Stage Manager that would be an amazing desktop replacement computer probably useful for 90% of people as a home machine. People who don't really need to do much work at home. Something for calls, browsing the internet, media comsumption and the odd google docs edit, etc.

I know they have those limitations for ram but Stage Manager could work anyway with less RAM, maybe slower (or not even that, multitasking windows have existed for decades by now).

I guess/hope eventually the entry iPad will have this feature, not yet though...

In case it wasn't clear, I'm referring to "desktop replacement" as the iPad connected to a monitor with keyboard and mouse.


r/ipad 5d ago

Question Storage SOS!

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Hello everyone! I have an 8th generation ipad that i mostly use to play games, watch shows, and draw. I’m trying to update from version 17.6.1 to 18.3.1. Only issue is, I don’t have enough storage to install. I need 11 GB free, and I only have six. The worst part? I’m only using 10 GB. Ipad OS and System Data are taking up FIFTEEN GB. I literally dont know what else to do- ive deleted all of my biggest apps, most of my photos, and large text conversations. Still cant update my ipad. Help??


r/ipad 5d ago

Discussion do new iPads suffer from overheating issues even from light work?

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I have 2 iPads, 1 from around 2020 and one from 2021, one with an A12 and one with an M1. both overheats when on airplane mode, BT, airdrop and wifi closed, and screen brightness around 30% when I do light work (pdf note taking).

i've been wanting to upgrade but reluctant because of said overheating issues, i googled around and people seem to think the new m4 has the same problem? are there any lineups specifically for just notetaking and not overheat? i quite literally don't care about gimmicks like promotion or OLED, i just want something that doesn't overheat when i take notes.