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iPad Air IPad Air 4 screen issues

1BadManVan

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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

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


 
UnLiMiTeD558 said:
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.
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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.
 
snipr125 said:
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.
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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.
 
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Apple_Robert said:
That is not normal. I would definitely return and purchase a new one.
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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
 
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UnLiMiTeD558 said:
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
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At least put a smart case on the new one, so it doesn't get "smashed up pretty bad...."
 
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Apple_Robert said:
At least put a smart case on the new one, so it doesn't get "smashed up pretty bad...."
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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.
 
UnLiMiTeD558 said:
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.
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Can you comment more on the flex issue? Is the body of the Air 4 "soft" and easily bendable?
 
Sensamic said:
Can you comment more on the flex issue? Is the body of the Air 4 "soft" and easily bendable?
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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
 
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