iPad Pro Apple Movies not playing back in HDR on M1 iPad Pro

[Galaxygirl81]

HDR Movies Purchased via Apple have always played back fine in HDR on my 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro. But last night I went to play one after doing the latest update 15.2.1 and now none of those HDR films play back in HDR.

HDR still works fine on YouTube and any HDR footage that I have shot plays back fine, just nothing from the Apple TV app.

Anyone else having this issue? Not sure if the update has caused this or it is just coincidental as I’ve not watch a HDR film from Apple TV for a few weeks.

 

[vddobrev]

Have you tried restarting the iPad?

 

[Galaxygirl81]

Have you tried restarting the iPad?

Yes but still no joy

 

[LogicalApex]

I don't stream much on my iPad, but how do you know if it is streaming in HDR or not?

 

[Galaxygirl81]

I don't stream much on my iPad, but how do you know if it is streaming in HDR or not?

The Brightnes level will jump up significantly

 

[iPad Bro]

I could never really tell videos were in HDR except for when I watched Cowboy Bebop (live action) on Netflix. Then again, I watch mostly non-HDR enabled content. Lol.

 

[stoney1922]

HDR Movies Purchased via Apple have always played back fine in HDR on my 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro. But last night I went to play one after doing the latest update 15.2.1 and now none of those HDR films play back in HDR.

HDR still works fine on YouTube and any HDR footage that I have shot plays back fine, just nothing from the Apple TV app.

Anyone else having this issue? Not sure if the update has caused this or it is just coincidental as I’ve not watch a HDR film from Apple TV for a few weeks.

If the file is saved to the iPad, it will not be in HDR when you play it. If you delete the file and stream it, it should be in HDR.