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All iPads Extreme Problem: Which iPad to buy for 3.5mm headphone jack?

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BeautifulWoman_1984

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Hey guys,

I just dropped my iPad 9th Generation 256GB and the top of the screen is cracked... 😢😢😢

I now need to buy a new iPad model but I don't know what to do since my iPad 9th Gen was the last iPad to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack... 😭😭😭

This is my model here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/111898

I was planning on using this iPad 9th Generation for a few years to come and this is why I paid extra for the 256GB model... 😭😭😭

Thank you for any advice!
 
ger19 said:
When the dropped the 3.5mm Jack from the phone, I used an adapter (3.5mm to Lighting). It worked just fine. Only problem was that it couldn’t be charging (using a wire) while listening to music. I never found that to be a problem, but you might.
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Thank you for your reply!

I'm aware of this limitation so I was REALLY hoping that there was another option for me so that I can charge the iPad while still using the 3.5mm headphone jack? 😢😢😢😢
 
BeautifulWoman_1984 said:
Thank you for your reply!

Is there another brand that offers the same feature? I'm very skeptical of buying brands I'm not familiar with... :(:(:(:(:(:(
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Here's a pricier one from Ugreen, a well-known brand -

www.amazon.com

UGREEN Magnetic USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter and Charger 2 in 1 Hi-Res 32bit/384kHz Aux to USB C with PD 60W Fast Charging Dongle Cable for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Switch 2, Galaxy S25Ultra, iPad Pro

2-IN-1 USB C to 3.5mm Jack and Charger Adapter UGREEN USB C to Audio Jack and Charger Adapter allows you to connect old wired headphones to Type C devices like iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPad Pro 2022/Pixel 8 Pro/Galaxy S23 Ultra. Watch video or listen to music while getting fast charging. No need to worr...
www.amazon.com
 
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kitKAC said:
Apple can't "fix" your current one at all?
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Thank you for your reply!

I'm not sure to be honest. The top part of the screen is cracked which leaves me with about 80% viewing of the iPad screen...

If I had been using an iPad cover, would that have protected the iPad from damage from a fall?
 
kissfan said:
Just buy it. It works fine. I’ve used it for over a year.
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sparksd said:
Here's a pricier one from Ugreen, a well-known brand -

www.amazon.com

UGREEN Magnetic USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter and Charger 2 in 1 Hi-Res 32bit/384kHz Aux to USB C with PD 60W Fast Charging Dongle Cable for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Switch 2, Galaxy S25Ultra, iPad Pro

2-IN-1 USB C to 3.5mm Jack and Charger Adapter UGREEN USB C to Audio Jack and Charger Adapter allows you to connect old wired headphones to Type C devices like iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPad Pro 2022/Pixel 8 Pro/Galaxy S23 Ultra. Watch video or listen to music while getting fast charging. No need to worr...
www.amazon.com
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Thank you for your replies!

Are there any downsides to using one of these adapters? I've never used anything like this before with my Apple hardware... 😨😨
 
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BeautifulWoman_1984 said:
Thank you for your reply!

I'm not sure to be honest. The top part of the screen is cracked which leaves me with about 80% viewing of the iPad screen...

If I had been using an iPad cover, would that have protected the iPad from damage from a fall?
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It all depends on the fall and on the case. E.g. I have dropped the caseless iPhone 16 PM dozens of times on to concrete; no case and no damage except the edge is a little rough. But a 15 foot drop to concrete cracked the back glass, pshaw.

I use a Pelican case for an iPad Air because it kicks around in a pickup truck and the iPad would easily survive a 20 foot drop to concrete in the Pelican case.
 
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BeautifulWoman_1984 said:
Thank you for your reply!

I'm not sure to be honest. The top part of the screen is cracked which leaves me with about 80% viewing of the iPad screen...

If I had been using an iPad cover, would that have protected the iPad from damage from a fall?
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Ask Apple and see what they say. I had an iPad Air with a broken screen in 2016, and an out-of-warranty replacement was just under £200.

That iPad also had a cover, but it wouldn't have saved it when it fell backwards off a chair onto a tiled floor.
 
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BeautifulWoman_1984 said:
Hey guys,

I just dropped my iPad 9th Generation 256GB and the top of the screen is cracked... 😢😢😢

I now need to buy a new iPad model but I don't know what to do since my iPad 9th Gen was the last iPad to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack... 😭😭😭

This is my model here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/111898

I was planning on using this iPad 9th Generation for a few years to come and this is why I paid extra for the 256GB model... 😭😭😭

Thank you for any advice!
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You could get an iPad Air or iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard accessory. It comes with an additional USB-C port purely for charging which would free up the iPad's USB-C port for the 3.5mm adaptor. Then you could do both.
 
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andrewmarich said:
You could get an iPad Air or iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard accessory. It comes with an additional USB-C port purely for charging which would free up the iPad's USB-C port for the 3.5mm adaptor. Then you could do both.
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Thank you for your reply!

I just checked the price of the Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Air and it's at a minimum of $200? 😲😲😲😲

Is there another way for me to be able to use the 3.5mm headphone jack? 😭😭😭😭

I bought the iPad 9th Gen and loaded it with 256GB of storage just so that I could use the headphone jack for a long time... 😢😢😢😢
 
I have an iPad Air with USB-C. Just as the original reply to the original post, I used standard EarPods at home with a 3.5mm to USB-C adaptor. You can use the same adaptor with any headphones, etc. When out and about, I use a set of AirPods 4, with the iPad, when not using the AirPods with my (still-lightning) iPhone. Both wired and wireless work well with the iPad. FYI, Apple also now sells EarPods with USB-C without having to even use 3.5mm models
 
BeautifulWoman_1984 said:
Thank you for your reply!

I just checked the price of the Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Air and it's at a minimum of $200? 😲😲😲😲

Is there another way for me to be able to use the 3.5mm headphone jack? 😭😭😭😭

I bought the iPad 9th Gen and loaded it with 256GB of storage just so that I could use the headphone jack for a long time... 😢😢😢😢
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Just get one of these. Belkin is a well known brand.

RockStarâ„¢ 3.5mm Audio + USB-C Charge Adapter | Belkin US

Listen to music and take calls while getting up to 60W of passthrough power. Keep an open USB-C port with single-port devices to enjoy uninterrupted function while maintaining the fast charging capabilities of your device.
www.belkin.com www.belkin.com
 
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Reverend Benny said:
Just get one of these. Belkin is a well known brand.

RockStarâ„¢ 3.5mm Audio + USB-C Charge Adapter | Belkin US

Listen to music and take calls while getting up to 60W of passthrough power. Keep an open USB-C port with single-port devices to enjoy uninterrupted function while maintaining the fast charging capabilities of your device.
www.belkin.com www.belkin.com
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Thank you for your reply!

But with this device I won't be able to charge the iPad and listen to music using the 3.5mm headphone jack right??? 😢 😢 😢
 
Reverend Benny said:
Look at the webpage I provided, there you will find the specs and it's designed to do exactly that, charge and provide a 3,5 mm port
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Thank you for your reply!

I'm re-checking it now. This is a whole new area I've never needed to research before so I'm trying to get a decent understanding... 😢 😢 😢
 
jbachandouris said:
As suggested, bring it to Apple for an estimate and see what they say and go from there.
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Thank you for your reply!

How much does Apple charge to just look at a damaged iPad in an Apple Retail Store? The iPad still works and it has 256GB of storage so maybe I can use it in another productive way???
 
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