iPad Air 5th gen Case: magnets don't work/ lock the device

[Mr. 123]

I ordered a cover that advertised that it had the lock function but it does not lock the iPad. It's not a big deal I guess but it makes the user experience much less smooth which is a shame. The case is great though and Iv'e had trouble finding a good one that protects the sides of the iPad and not just the corners so I might just keep this one I guess.

Did apple change the placement of the magnets on the Air in comparison with the Pro 11? My best guess is that this is an iPad Pro case and that the magnets are different but if that's the case then it's really frustrating. I use the magnetic wallet case for my iPhone XS but the case is for the X and the lock function doesn't work because the magnets changed a millimeter so it's too bad that the new iPad now also does not lock like it should with the case.

https://techhuset.se/images/zoom/techhuset-fodral-tri-fold-ipad-air-10-9-2020-med-pencil-hallare-svart.jpg

This is a picture of the case and the wallpaper is from the 2020 pro if I'm not incorrect.

 

[Mr. 123]

The microphone cutout placement also proves that it is a cover designed for the IPP and the Touch ID button is slightly covered by the case as well. I will try to return this and ordered another one which was designed specifically for the Air!

 

[JPack]

Personally, I use an iPad Pro 11 case on my iPad Air and it works fine. According to Apple, the magnets are virtually identical.

 

[Mr. 123]

Personally, I use an iPad Pro 11 case on my iPad Air and it works fine. According to Apple, the magnets are virtually identical.

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I also read that the Pro cases were supposed to fit the Air but the case I ordered definitively had issues with the fit, microphone cutouts etc plus the sleep wake function. Maybe the cover was just badly designed...

I ordered this one and hope that it will work: https://www.amazon.se/gp/product/B09J2JJYSC/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I want a case that covers the sides of the iPad and has a built in pencil charger/holder so it was a bit difficult to find as most seem to be open on at least one side but hopefully this one will be good.

 

[JPack]

I also read that the Pro cases were supposed to fit the Air but the case I ordered definitively had issues with the fit, microphone cutouts etc plus the sleep wake function. Maybe the cover was just badly designed...

I ordered this one and hope that it will work: https://www.amazon.se/gp/product/B09J2JJYSC/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I want a case that covers the sides of the iPad and has a built in pencil charger/holder so it was a bit difficult to find as most seem to be open on at least one side but hopefully this one will be good.

I had to snip out a larger opening for the Air's power button but the rest of the case fit fine including sleep/wake. But I chose a case with not much side coverage, so it's not comparable.

MoKo Case Fit iPad Pro 11 Inch 2020 (2nd Gen) 2018 (1st Gen), [Support Apple Pencil 2nd Charging] Slim Lightweight Translucent Shell Protective Smart Cover Fit iPad Pro 11, Auto Wake/Sleep,Black

MoKo Case Fit iPad Pro 11 Inch 2020 (2nd Gen) 2018 (1st Gen), [Support Apple Pencil 2nd Charging] Slim Lightweight Translucent Shell Protective Smart Cover Fit iPad Pro 11, Auto Wake/Sleep,Black

www.amazon.com

 

[Mr. 123]

Update: The second case that I ordered (from Amazon) works like a charm and was clearly designed for this particular iPad and not for the pro. The microphone cut out out and the sleep wake button cut both line up perfectly and all of the sides of the iPad are protected, which is what I’ve been looking for, so I’m very happy! Oh and the sleep wake magnet function works!