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Ipad Air M2 overheating with pencil pro

Recently, I bought an iPad Air M2 six generation with a pencil pro and I am noticing that when I’m using apps like Freeform or Apple notes with handwriting, my iPad is getting hot close to the camera and even in some occasions, the brightness of the screen is getting lower automatically.


I reviewed this issue on Internet, and I found that this is known issue since the iPad was released, however, that was a few months ago and multiple updates have been released so I believed that the issue was already addressed. Unfortunately, it seems not.


Pd: as a consequence, the battery of the iPad is draining extremely fast while doing handwriting with pencil pro


Am I right or there is way to stop this overheating issue at the moment?


thanks in advance

iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 23, 2024 7:42 AM

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Dec 23, 2024 9:20 AM in response to sjara11

Yours is not an uncommon complaint.


Begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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