Questions tagged [ipad]
Apple's touchscreen iOS based tablet. Use this tag for all generations and sizes of iPad
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How can I prove to an airline that the iPad mini they found is the one I left on the plane, without giving them the passcode?
I left an iPad mini on an Icelandair flight. They just sent me this message:
"We have an item matching your description. Can you please send us details about the item, preferably passcode, to ...
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Can I share my iMac's internet to iPhone or iPad over USB?
I have an iMac, connected to the Internet via Ethernet, and an iPhone 4. I would like to share the iMac's Internet connection to my iPhone via the USB Cable (because my wife dreams of a wifi-less ...
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Stop iTunes from opening when a device is plugged in?
Since re-installing OS X (10.8), every time I plug in an iOS device iTunes opens up and shows an error message:
iTunes could not connect to the iPhone "..." because it is locked with a passcode. ...
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How do I view an SSL certificate on my iPad from Safari?
I'm trying to view the SSL certificate for a web site on my iPad.
For example, how can I view the SSL certificate for this site?
https://encrypted.google.com/
Using Safari on the desktop, I can ...
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Force Sidecar to use usb connection
macOS Catalina has a feature where you can use your iPad as a secondary display for your Mac. I have a Macbook Pro 2016 and a 10.5 inch iPad Pro 2017. Both are officially supported for the latest ...
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On the iPad, how do I tell what version of Mobile Safari I have?
I'd like to know what precise version of Mobile Safari the iPad I'm using has. Is there any way to find out (preferably from the device itself)? There doesn't seem to be any menu in Safari Mobile, and ...
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Removing news headlines from Spotlight Search in iOS 9
How can I turn off news headlines from Spotlight Search in iOS 9?
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How to record iPhone/iPad screen on macOS?
OS X Yosemite brought support for recording iPhone/iPad screen natively without having to using AirPlay applications like AirServer or Reflector.
How do I record the iPhone screen on macOS ?
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Simplest way to prevent iTunes from automatically launching when iPhone/iPad is connected
When I connect my iPad or iPhone to my Mac iTunes automatically launches. What is the simplest way to prevent this from happening?
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Check the version of an app installed on iPad
Is there anyway to check the version of an app installed on a iPad without connecting back to iTunes on my desktop / laptop?
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Add a hosts file entry without jailbreaking
I have an iPad that needs to be able to connect to a server via its short hostname, e.g. http://app instead of http://app.example.com. The network it connects to assigns it a domain name other than ...
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Is it OK to charge my iPhone with my iPad charger?
I have an iPhone 4 and an iPad. Since the iPad really charges best off the wall charger I keep it plugged in, but I usually just charge the iPhone off the computer. Although frequently if the iPad ...
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Can I use an iPad (Wi-Fi+Cellular) as a cellphone?
I just wanted to know whether is possible to use an iPad mini as a cell phone. I am planning to put my SIM card into the iPad mini, which is the Wi-Fi+cellular model.
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What does the plus sign next to the price of an app in the App Store mean?
There is often a plus sign in the upper left corner of the price button for an app. Even some free apps have this plus sign.
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How to install apps which require a newer version of iOS on a 1st gen. iPad?
I have a 1st generation iPad and when I download apps it tells me “this requires iOS 6.0 or later” but when I go to update it tells me it's fully updated? Why is this happening, and is there any way I ...
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How do I type the Escape key on an iPad keyboard?
I just got a Zagg keyboard and it is great for typing long sections of text on the iPad. But a big drawback is that it does not have an Escape ⎋ key. All the top row keys are mapped to iPad-specific ...
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Is it possible to save http-hosted MP3 files directly onto an iPad?
Is there a way to save an MP3 from a web server directly onto an iPad? I can stream it through the browser, but there is no obvious "save" capability.
Would it make a difference if the MP3 were an ...
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If I leave my chargers plugged into the wall socket at all times, do they consume energy or present a safety risk?
This is something I always wondered about: when I leave my charger plugged on the wall socket but not charging anything, is it still consuming energy?
Some notebook chargers have a led that is ...
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How do I reclaim the "other" space on my iPad?
I have 3.3 gigs of space in the "other" category on my 16 gig iPad. The space for "other" has grown over time.
I've synced. I've powered down. I've turned all running apps off.
How do I reclaim this ...
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How to bring up the virtual keyboard on iOS when a Bluetooth keyboard is connected?
I often pick up my iPad and move away from its Bluetooth keyboard without turning the keyboard off. Whenever I need to type some text, I'm reminded that I can't see the virtual iOS keyboard until I ...
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Books automatically deletes my books when offline, and when there is enough space on device
There is something strange going on with Books on iPad and iPhone. It keeps deleting some books locally, keeping them in the cloud.
It's frustrating because it happens when I'm offline and I simply ...
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How can I transfer large files from Linux to iPad over a cable or wifi?
I am looking for a way to transfer large files to the iPad without using iTunes or pushing to and pulling from a remote server.
I run an Ubuntu laptop as my only OS at the moment and want to be able ...
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How to control your iPad with your Mac remotely?
I would like to know, is there a way to control your iPad with your Mac remotely (be able to see and manipulate iPad's desktop on your Mac)? I know that with the TeamViewer or other programs you can ...
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Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the software update server - iPad
I'm attempting to sync my iPad with my MacBook pro, but every time I plug it in I'm getting a message from iTunes, "A software update is required to connect to your iOS device." When I click "Install,"...
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How to take 9:41 am screenshots on an iOS Simulator and Device?
I know that it's possible to record the screen on Yosemite and take screenshots that have 9:41 am. Is this same functionality possible with the Simulator?
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How do I play a YouTube video in the background on my iPad?
I like to 'listen' to YouTube video in the background while I am surfing on my desktop. However, I cannot do this on the iPad as, as soon as I switch from YouTube video to the browser, the video ...
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How do I call myself using Facetime?
I have Facetime on my MacBook and Facetime on my iPad. Of course I also have one Apple ID account. Sometimes the family uses the iPad while I'm away. I'd like to be able to call "myself", that is ...
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Safari created a strong password but did not remember it
On a website I tried to change my login password. After typing it in once, Safari replaced it in both input fields with a generated strong password. In the menu on the bottom I tried to select “other ...
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Good way to keep iPad clean?
I don't have a case or screen protector just yet for my iPad. What is a cost effective way to keep the screen clean and remove fingerprints?
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iPad displays "Not Charging" when plugged into USB ports. What can I do?
When I plug my iPad into my computer's USB ports, the iPad battery area displays "Not Charging".
I understand the iPad requires more wattage to charge compared to an iPhone or iPod, as evidenced by ...
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Differentiating Apple products by their MAC addresses
Apple has registered a ton of MAC address ranges for its products. Does anyone know whether it's feasible to reliably identify which Apple product (particularly iPad, iPod, iPhone, and MacBooks) a ...
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Music ratings on iOS 10
I used to be able to change the rating of a music track on my phone, and they would get downloaded to iTunes when I synched my phone to my MacBook.
They seemed to have changed this in the new iOS, ...
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How do I check an iOS device's battery health?
I am looking for a way to check the current health of a battery for iOS devices, similar to how coconutBattery works for OS X.
How can I check the battery health for an iOS device?
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How to read iPhone system logs?
Does the iphone (and ipod/pad?) have an equivalent to the Windows Event Log? How can one read it?
I'd like to examine the event log for things like unlock events (successful and failed), charging ...
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Using an iPad for doing web development and programming
The iPad is my preferred computing device when I'm on the go, be it commuting or traveling. Sometimes I've got a Bluetooth keyboard with me, and sometimes I don't. So this may be crazy, but I would ...
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Can't install any app, App Store asks for credit card
I haven't been installing anything on my iPad Mini for the past few weeks. But previously, I just had to tap on "Install", enter my Apple ID password and go.
Now, for every new application, even ...
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How can I transfer iPhone + iPad data to a new computer?
I have iTunes installed on my old computer (Win XP) and all iPhone + iPad apps + all backups are done on this computer.
Now I would like to use iTunes on my new computer (Win 7) and retire the old one....
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Any way to watch Netflix on an iOS device running outdated software?
We recently bought a used 1stGen iPad Air (MD788LL/A). It looks like we can't install the Netflix app because it requires iOS 13, and our iPad cannot be updated to that version of the operating ...
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Is there any way to add an ePub book to iBooks without iTunes?
I purchased a book and have it in ePub and PDF formats. I can easily add the PDF to iBooks from Safari. However, I can't find a method to get an ePub book into iBooks without iTunes. I'm away from my ...
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How much GPU memory do iPhones and iPads have?
I'm wondering how GPU memory works on the iPhone and iPad. After reading the Apple tech specs on the iPad 3 (http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/) it says the A5X is a system on a chip with a dual core ...
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Can I use an iPad effectively without a computer to dock it to?
I'm interested in buying an iPad, but I'm trying to understand what the implications are of not synchronise/docking it with a computer. I only have Linux (Ubuntu) machines these days; I have nothing ...
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Personal Hotspot not staying Connected
I'm not sure if I have an issue or if what I am seeing is by Apple-design. I have an iPad Pro (11.4) that I have the Personal Hotspot switched on.
My iPad Pro is active and screen on.
I connect my ...
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Can I see which iPad apps I use most frequently?
I have many games on my iPad which my kids play. I'd like to remove the games and apps that aren't used but I don't know how to find this information.
Is there a way to see the most used apps on ...
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iPad case for toddlers that hides the home button?
My 18 month old son loves to interact with my iPad. I have explored some apps that I would think he would enjoy, but he finds it hard to resist the device's home button. (Perhaps because this is the ...
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How to remove app which is greyed out, can't be deleted, won't open and doesn't appear in apps list?
I have this app with a greyed out icon which I'm trying to delete.
I tap and hold, and it asks me if I want to delete it and its data. I confirm and nothing happens.
I try to open it and nothing ...
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sidecar unable to connect deviced timed out
I have been trying to use Sidecar in the public betas of macOS Catalina and iPadOS 13.
I have a 2019 Macbook Pro, and a 3rd generation iPad Pro, so I know I have supported devices.
Both devices are ...
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How to stop iPad/Safari from treating certain numbers as 'phone numbers'?
I've got some pages on an intranet that show numerical rates to 4 decimal places, eg 147.1453. When these pages are viewed on an iPad, some of these rates appear underlined and clicking on them causes ...
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iTunes: What is the usefulness of checked/unchecked songs?
I know the functional effect of unchecking a song: it doesn't play (except when explicitly double-clicked) and doesn't sync with an iPod/iPad. But how is this useful? Does Apple officially recommend ...
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How does a family with multiple idevices and multiple laptops share music and digital movie copies?
My wife and I both have our own laptops with our own iTunes accounts. Then we have a shared desktop. In the past, this was fine as all we had for iDevices was an iPod each. So we just managed our own ...
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Is there a quicker way to clear cache on Safari mobile?
Is there a quicker way to clear cache in Safari on iPhone besides going to Settings -> Safari -> Clear Cache?
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