iPad Air IPad Air 4 screen issues

[1BadManVan]

I just got my air 4 yesterday and upon applying my ESR tempered glass protector, I had a ton of screen response issues. It went away once I removed it, but I can’t really find much issues with these and screen protectors. Is it possible somethings off with this ipad? ESR is a pretty popular brand and I’m using one on my iPhone as well without any issue

Edit: screen is defective, still having random touch response issues and noticed another issue shown in the video below

 

[ericwn]

I’d strongly recommend to swap the protector if the iPad itself is working fine. Of course, double check that the screen is as clean as possible.

 

[Apple_Robert]

OP,
You didn't attempt a wet application of the protector did you? Some have, even though the directions don't state anything of the sort. Just wanted to rule that out.

 

[1BadManVan]

OP,
You didn't attempt a wet application of the protector did you? Some have, even though the directions don't state anything of the sort. Just wanted to rule that out.

Nope, dry application

 

[1BadManVan]

I think the iPad itself is defective

even with minimal pressure on the front or back, the top left corner of the screen goes white. Even just tapping the screen lightly.

I might just go for the 8th gen iPad, I was already uncomfortable with how easily flexible the body was and now this issue as well.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I think the iPad itself is defective

Yes, just get the 8th gen iPad at this point.

 

[1BadManVan]

Yes, just get the 8th gen iPad at this point.

It’s a shame, I love the design, the larger screen and better speakers. But I take this with me in my lunch bag to work at the rail road. I don’t think this thing will survive being bumped around much.

 

[1BadManVan]

Got a good video of what I’m talking about. Pops up in the same spot even if I’m pressing a few inches away and it’s very light pressure

 

[snipr125]

It’s a shame, I love the design, the larger screen and better speakers. But I take this with me in my lunch bag to work at the rail road. I don’t think this thing will survive being bumped around much.

Unlimited558, why dont you give the Air 4 another chance and exchange it for another one with Apple. I have the Magic Keyboard as my case, and a Moko one before and carry it in my bag all the time and no issues with durability or the screen etc. Its up to you of course, and the Ipad 8 is a great Ipad, but you will be missing out on the Air 4 and all its splendour.

 

[1BadManVan]

Unlimited558, why dont you give the Air 4 another chance and exchange it for another one with Apple. I have the Magic Keyboard as my case, and a Moko one before and carry it in my bag all the time and no issues with durability or the screen etc. Its up to you of course, and the Ipad 8 is a great Ipad, but you will be missing out on the Air 4 and all its splendour.

I might as I’m still using it now and still enjoying the screen and speakers.

but stock is very limited so I might have a long wait ahead of me to get another one shipped. It’s a tough one, first one i get having issues and matching complaints other have with this current design.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Got a good video of what I’m talking about. Pops up in the same spot even if I’m pressing a few inches away and it’s very light pressure


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That is not normal. I would definitely return and purchase a new one.

 

[1BadManVan]

That is not normal. I would definitely return and purchase a new one.

Yea definitely not keeping this one lol. Thought if it’s a stupid long wait, I might just downgrade. I use my iPad everyday and my old 6th gen screen is smashed up pretty bad and barely useable.

I’ll find out tomorrow how long of a wait it is for a new air

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yea definitely not keeping this one lol. Thought if it’s a stupid long wait, I might just downgrade. I use my iPad everyday and my old 6th gen screen is smashed up pretty bad and barely useable.

I’ll find out tomorrow how long of a wait it is for a new air

At least put a smart case on the new one, so it doesn't get "smashed up pretty bad...."

 

[1BadManVan]

At least put a smart case on the new one, so it doesn't get "smashed up pretty bad...."

Other one was in a case with a screen protector. Just a very unfortunate landing right on the very top edge, cracked the frame right at the antenna and shattered the screen under the screen protector.

 

[Sensamic]

I think the iPad itself is defective

even with minimal pressure on the front or back, the top left corner of the screen goes white. Even just tapping the screen lightly.

I might just go for the 8th gen iPad, I was already uncomfortable with how easily flexible the body was and now this issue as well.

Can you comment more on the flex issue? Is the body of the Air 4 "soft" and easily bendable?

 

[1BadManVan]

Can you comment more on the flex issue? Is the body of the Air 4 "soft" and easily bendable?

It definitely appears to me, just put light pressure on the chassis and you can see the bend start. I obviously didn’t push it any further but it’s definitely not as rigid as my old iPad