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ipad air 2

  1. L

    Update ipad air 2 to ios 11?

    As the title says, should I update my iPad air 2 from ios 10.3.3 to ios 11.4? I'm always really sceptical about updating an older device to a newer firmware as i'm afraid the performance could be worse. Thanks in advance!
  2. To_Batistone

    iOS 12 on iPads

    Let’s talk about the perfomance of this new iOS on the iPads! Is it good? How about the older iPads like the Airs? Since the status bar was redesigned on iPads, should we wait for a new iPad with a notch? What would you think about that?
  3. ohms12

    rMBP Constant USB connect/disconnect - Help?

    Looking for some help! I've got a mid 2015 rMBP (2.5Ghz i7), running OSX 10.13.4. I've been having this strange issue where whatever device I plug into the laptop's USB port, it repeatedly connects and disconnects (every half second or so). I've tried with an iPad Air 2, iPhone X (both using...
  4. anandhts

    iPad Air 2 wont turn on

    Hi My iPad Air 2 is 2 years old. Last night I put it for charging and made sure it started charging. Today morning when removing from power outlet it was too hot to touch. Immediately I felt something is wrong and tried to turn it on. The device gave no response. Tried force restarting and also...
  5. A

    iPad Air 2 backlight bleed

    Is this backlight bleed on an iPad air 2 acceptable? (the left one) i have compared it to another iPad air 2 which has no backlight bleed (right one)
  6. A

    iPad iPad Air2 not getting restored

    I have an iPad Air 2 that i havent used for the last 1 year and have forgotten the password to, its not even linked to the laptop i use currently so there is basically no way to get into it. All i want to do is restore it to factory settings, i put it in recovery mode, downloaded the latest...
  7. redheeler

    iPad iOS 8.4.1 → iOS 11 on iPad Air 2?

    So believe it or not, my iPad Air 2 is still on the factory iOS 8.4.1. I am already getting messages about the latest versions of apps not working, and it's only a two-year-old OS build (released August 2015). I am thinking to finally make the jump to iOS 11 after hesitating so long due to lack...
  8. L

    iPad air 2 update to ios 10?

    So about two years ago i bought the brand new iPad air 2. I used it for a few weeks and then forgot about it until now. Its still brand new and im planning to use it, only downside is the apps i would like to use (photoshop or vsco for example) require ios 9,10 or newer. With many people...
  9. dukee101

    iPad Air 2 owners who upgraded to 10.5" Pro

    If you recently made the leap from the Air 2 to the 10.5" Pro, what are your thoughts? Are you happy with your purchase? I use my Air 2 mostly for watching video, reading, and light gaming. It's more than enough for all that, but the chorus of reviews is making it hard to say no to the new...
  10. smorrissey

    Smart cover suddenly shuts down Ipad air 2 completely

    This week my ipad air 2 started to shut down itself completely (not stand by) when closing the smart cover, i could be wrong but i think it is related to and old known spread pop issue, the device doesn't pop up anymore however i think that defect affected the device at the end in some ways...
  11. jeremiah256

    iPad Air 2 on iOS 11

    This']This was posted on YouTube demo'ing an iPad Air 2 on iOS 11. Impressive if true.
  12. Racineur

    iPad No voice when using Apple Maps on Air 2

    Hello, I just noticed this. There's no voice to speak Apple Maps directions. The search works, the directions appear but no voice. Did some Google and some have this problem too but didn't find any fix. My iPad Air 2 is Wi-Fi only. Could it be the cause. In some way the system knows I can't use...
  13. PaperQueen

    Transfer images from USB to iPad Air 2 without laptop?

    I just returned from a research trip overseas, opting to leave the laptop at home. Worked great, using the iPad with a bluetooth keyboard, but.... Part of my research involved downloading image files from library computers to a flashdrive. It didn't hit me until too late that without a laptop...
  14. Mr. 123

    iPad 2017 or iPad Air 2?

    Hi I am planning on buying an iPad, as my iPad Air 1 is getting a bit old. I love the apple smart case which is available for the iPad 2 but sadly not for the iPad 2017 (which doesn't even have a silicone back cover from apple). The newer iPad is a bit faster right? But how major are the...
  15. C

    All iPads Is it normal for battery usage to increase on standby

    Hello people. I have question about battery life. I have iPad Air 2 wifi only. My question is about battery usage. Right now i have about 4 hours and 40mins of usage. And the standby time is 69 hours and 27 minutes. But I have used the device about 3 hours and 30 minutes. So the usage time...
  16. Playmbl

    All iPads Buying advice: New 9.7" iPad (32gb) or refurbished iPad Air 2 (64gb)?

    Hello everyone: I've been reading about the specs of this new iPad since yesterday, as I need a replacement for my mum's 3rd generation iPad, which is painfully slow at present, almost unusable. At the same price, around 400€, I can buy in the Apple Store a refurbished 64gb iPad Air 2, or this...
  17. B

    iPad mini 4 vs air 2 only in terms of specs

    Air 2 & mini 4 are the same prices now. So, other than the size aspect. How can the specs, build quality & quality of display compared and which to choose?
  18. B

    Thoughts on My New iPad Air 2

    Posting to share experience: I have an iPhone 6s+ and had an iPad Mini 4 for a year+ (which wife now happily owns) (owned a Mini 2 before this for years). After a few months without an iPad I was really missing the screen space. I had originally thought I could get by using my 6s+ but I was...
  19. H

    iPad home button and charger port

    Please help. I have an iPad Air 2 that was provided to me from my high school. We take them home everyday and charge them. Somehow my iPad was kicked/fell off of my bed while charging and the home button is jammed down and the charger port looks sunk. I'm currently on winter break so there's...
  20. J

    iPad or MacBook for Architecture???

    Hi there, I am in need of some advice! I already own a MacBook air 13", and I need to start using some sort of device for my architectural drawings and research. I went into Apple and saw that they do a digital drawing pad that links to my Mac so I can complete my drawings. But, the staff...