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iPad Mini 6 Screen Distortion Complaints Surface, But No Evidence Yet That It's a Widespread Issue

I was able to replicate with mine by turning brightness to 100%, opening the files app (Needs an app with an all black background) then pressing and holding in the top right with more force than I ever normally use (Think of using a resistive touchscreen in the past.) Probably not great that it is there, but we'll see how it holds up. Not at all an issue in terms of actual use, just a potential future problem for the longevity of the screen.
 
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cocoapods said:
2) iPad Airs have a giggly Touch ID sensor that feels flimsy as hell in your hand (you’d know if you had one and had to return it)
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This is literally the first time I’ve heard this claim, have any evidence it’s in any way widespread? Anecdotally my immediate family now collectively have 4 4th gen iPad Airs, including my own, none with that issue
 
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I had this exact situation on the A14 iPad Air all along. It is a much lower quality screen compared to those of the iPad Pro models.
 
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ian87w said:
potential hardware defect is acceptable for you?
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That's the problem, and yes, it's acceptable until it crosses over to a real hardware problem.*Everything* has a potential hardware problem, even us people, and obsessing over it can cause other hardware problems.
 
Can’t reproduce this effect on mine unless I press insanely hard On my copy, so I doubt mine is impacted.

Those claiming it’s because the device is cheap, may be correct, but I personally don’t agree. While being a pro device, I do see the issue on my 2018 iPad Pro when using the pencil. Applying light pressure to enact darker lines or wider bleed with the on screen tool causes the ripple effect near the tip. This shouldn’t be possible on that pro device considering I am using their pencil well within the pressure range the tool senses and is designed for.

Another pro device I had before it had 2 significant white blotches on the screen. An issue Apple did not resolve. This device being the 10.5” iPad Pro. The white blotches looked exactly like someone was pressing very hard on the screen in a couple spots and never went away.
 
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Definitely not the way I'd expect an LCD screen to respond, though I'm curious how widespread this is. Either way, another nail in the coffin, IMO, for getting the refreshed iPad mini :confused:
 
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Wanted797 said:
It’s what people do now.

Got to find the next “gate”
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No, it seems what people do now is make excuses to defend a company for shoddy product quality.

These products are not cheap. Apple is a top-tier company and it's products should not have compromises built into their hardware. The iPhone 13 Pro Max I returned yesterday should not have had a display that was less white than my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Not in a $1500 device.
 
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locrumo said:
10 years ago it was a serious issue with the cheap android tablets. It's a pleasure to see that in 2021 you can buy the same.
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Don’t forget, it’s a feature not a bug. Surely it’s to alleviate stress somewhere in the frame 🙄 😂
 
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Pezimak said:
Seriously? EVERY LCD ever has done this.. so don't go prodding hard on the screen!!...

I can see a new 'issue' being drummed up every week now with the new iPad Mini.
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The problem is that iPad mini is refreshed so infrequently that the user will be stuck with the problem for 2-4 years if the issue its not found during the return period

This is not like the iphone bendgate situation that only lasted 1 generation.
 
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Wow, another issue cropping up with Mini 6 screens? I wonder what is really going on. As I have posted previously, I preordered a Mini 6, but sent it back after 3 days, being that I had almost instant headaches and eye strain from the Mini 6 display, even though I had never noticed any of the issues described in more detail by others. Some people returned theirs as well, others have had not problems with theirs. At the least, the quality of the screens seems to be inconsistent.

My Mini 5 has a sharper screen than the 6 and I also have found that I preferred the 4:3 aspect ratio of the old design, even though I could had gotten used to the newer screen size if the display was better quality. Having an A12, the Mini 5 still runs well, so I will keep it for at least another year or two. When the time comes, I will just have to see what is for sale at the time, and to see which works better for me, including my eyesight. All I know is that I like having an iPad around, but now I can't take the quality of Apple iPad displays absolutely for granted any longer.
 
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MacRumors said:


Following complaints of "jelly scrolling" on the iPad mini 6 display, another issue has gained traction online that also has to do with the device's 8.3-inch Liquid Retina LCD panel.

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A poster on Reddit brought attention to a discoloration and distortion issue that they were having when touching the screen with the iPad in portrait orientation.
The Redditor claims they received a replacement from Apple, except the new device had the same problem, "but worse." While a handful of users replied to the original poster saying they were experiencing a similar issue – although for one or two, it was reportedly evident in another part of the display – most users who engaged with the post were unable to replicate it on their own device.

For what it's worth, MacRumors was unable to reproduce a similar distortion effect around the area suggested in the top-right corner of the iPad mini's screen. It is possible to create distortion where the finger makes contact anywhere on the display, but only by exerting unwarranted pressure. But then the same effect is demonstrable on any LCD panel when applying undue pressure, so we were unconvinced that what we were seeing was evidence of a mass defect with the panel in the iPad mini 6.


Users seeing a similar issue as to the one demonstrated in the above video have the option of taking their iPad mini 6 to an Apple Store or Repair Center to ask for a replacement unit.

As for the jelly scrolling issue, Apple has said that the effect is normal behavior for an LCD screen, and that likely means the company does not plan to offer replacements for users who are seeing this issue. For that reason, those unhappy with the ‌iPad mini‌'s display should make sure to return the tablet within its 14 day return window.

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what happens when you put a subpar display on a potentially $900+ device
 
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First time posting, I thought this was important enough to sign up for.

First, the jelly scrolling is real. I saw it on my two mini 6's and all the demos. It doesn't bother me for day to day use but it's there. Definitely more noticeable than other apple screens.

The reason why I say 2 minis is because the first one had a distorted screen. It was if the lcd wasn't lamented to the glass, there were a few gaps or folds. It was clear just looking at it, especially with a white or bright screen. And it did distort and shift in use, much more than any touch screen I've used, it took very little pressure to make it happen. It was like a bare lcd panel without glass. Not that bad but that kind of distortion. Again, it's like the lcd was installed incorrectly or not completely attached to the glass. Several apple store people took one look and agreed something was clearly wrong. I got a replacement. The new one seems ok so far, I keep looking. The demos were ok as well, they didn't have the distortion.

I do worry that these screen problems are due to cutting costs or a design issue, something that might not be limited to a few. I've never thought twice about the screens on apple products, they've always been great. But I'm a little paranoid that this is a real problem that may effect this iPad after the warranty expires. I like the iPad mini 6. It's exactly what I was hoping, other than I wish it had Face ID. I hope it holds up.
 
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I am not invalidating others’ experience. But I will say that my mini 6 does not have this issue (I pressed with more pressure than usual on points all over my screen with no rippling at press point nor elsewhere).

And while I assume all mini 6’s present “jelly scrolling” (per iFixit analysis), it is mercifully imperceptible to my eyes.

RE: Overall LCD panel quality— I don’t think it falls too short of my iPhone 11, if at all. Albeit, I think the iPhone has higher max brightness, by design.

Overall, upgrading from a Gen 1 which I rarely used, I’m pretty happy with my purchase…
 
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Lots of jelly on my mini 6, most notably in the orientation where it sits flat at 45 degrees on a table using the Smart Cover. But, I don’t mind. Although it’s a lot stronger than on my 9.7 Pro, I won’t be returning it. I bought the mini for reading primarily and it works fine for that.
 
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