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Partial iCloud backup of iPadOS
On my iPad pro with iPadOS version 18.6 I want to back up data to iCloud for 2 or 3 apps without including several GB of pictures and operating system files. How do I do this?
On my iPad pro with iPadOS version 18.6 I want to back up data to iCloud for 2 or 3 apps without including several GB of pictures and operating system files. How do I do this?
Mac Howland
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Aug 1, 2025, 08:27 PM
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How do I record a screen cap video of the iPad?
I'm looking for a method to record the video without actually filming the device. Does such a method exist?
I'm looking for a method to record the video without actually filming the device. Does such a method exist?
gyurisc
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Aug 23, 2010, 04:49 AM
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Export links held on iPad home screen
I often save web page links onto the home screen of my iPad (Pro4 — iPadOS 18.3) and I often want to see the same web page on my Windows laptop. I know that I can convert the home screen links into Safari bookmarks by reopening the page and repeating the save, but as a bookmark. However, there are a...
I often save web page links onto the home screen of my iPad (Pro4 — iPadOS 18.3)
and I often want to see the same web page on my Windows laptop.
I know that I can convert the home screen links into Safari bookmarks by reopening the page and repeating the save, but as a bookmark. However, there are a lot of them. Is there any way to export or save **all** home screen links at once?
Once I have them as Safari bookmarks I know how to export them to my Windows laptop.
IanH
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Jul 28, 2025, 12:22 PM
• Last activity: Jul 28, 2025, 05:47 PM
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How do I see provisioning profiles for sideloaded apps on iPad?
I have developer versions of 2 of my own apps running on my iPad under OS version 15.6.1. I would like to be able to check the expiry date of the provisioning profiles without going to my development computer and running Xcode. Web searches tell me to look in "Settings - General - Device Management"...
I have developer versions of 2 of my own apps running on my iPad under OS version 15.6.1. I would like to be able to check the expiry date of the provisioning profiles without going to my development computer and running Xcode.
Web searches tell me to look in "Settings - General - Device Management" or "Settings - General - Profiles" or similar names of locations, but those don't seem to exist for this version.
Phillip Mills
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Jul 7, 2023, 12:17 AM
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On IPad Mail, Inbox folder not displaying properly
A bit hard to explain without the illustration attached, but on my iPad, using iCloud or Fastmail (so its not provider-related), it doesn’t display the inbox folder alongside my other folders for the account. Somehow it does display in the shortcuts/unified folder above. Even when editing the folder...
A bit hard to explain without the illustration attached, but on my iPad, using iCloud or Fastmail (so its not provider-related), it doesn’t display the inbox folder alongside my other folders for the account. Somehow it does display in the shortcuts/unified folder above. Even when editing the folder list it doesn’t give me the option to display below.
On my iPhone Mail app it works correctly. I’ve tried removing and re-adding the account as well. No idea why.
Model: iPad Pro 3rd gen
OS: iOS 16.3
Doz
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Jan 15, 2023, 08:28 PM
• Last activity: Jul 24, 2025, 05:08 PM
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How to close a book in Apple Books app in iPadOS 17?
In iPadOS 17, I seem to be stuck inside an open book. I cannot find a way to close a book. I want to return to my list of books, and the book store, etc. When I tap in the middle of the screen, I get a small notice at the top telling me my percentage through this open book. And I get a small icon in...
In iPadOS 17, I seem to be stuck inside an open book. I cannot find a way to close a book. I want to return to my list of books, and the book store, etc.
When I tap in the middle of the screen, I get a small notice at the top telling me my percentage through this open book. And I get a small icon in the lower right corner that when tapped offers font settings. But I cannot find a way to exit the current book.
Basil Bourque
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Sep 27, 2023, 05:56 AM
• Last activity: Jul 18, 2025, 06:02 PM
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Can't type password to exit Guided Access mode?
I can't exit [Guided Access][1] on iPad... the password prompt won't accept any input. [![enter image description here][2]][2] **Here are the details:** I have a brand new 2021 10.2" iPad (9th gen) running iPad OS 15.0.2. It is to be used as a kiosk interface. Basically, it will just run a website (...
I can't exit Guided Access on iPad... the password prompt won't accept any input.
**Here are the details:** I have a brand new 2021 10.2" iPad (9th gen) running iPad OS 15.0.2. It is to be used as a kiosk interface. Basically, it will just run a website (that looks like an app) with Guided Access turned on to prevent users from navigating away from the website.
I enter Guided Access mode with a triple-tap of the home button. To exit Guided Access, it's the same triple-tap. This will bring up the password dialog, but I cannot type anything on screen. None of the password buttons (or Cancel or delete) are responsive to taps. And since I can't exit Guided Access, the only thing I can do is hard restart the iPad... which, thankfully, brings the iPad back with Guided Access off.
I've replicated the exact setup on an older 11" iPad Pro (2018) running iPad OS 15.0.2 and was able to enter and exit Guided Access without issue. No problems typing the password.
Am I doing something wrong? Or is there a glitch with Guided Access and the 2021 iPads?
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P.S. *Sorry about the crappy photo... as I'm in Guided Access, I can't take a screenshot!*
**Here are the details:** I have a brand new 2021 10.2" iPad (9th gen) running iPad OS 15.0.2. It is to be used as a kiosk interface. Basically, it will just run a website (that looks like an app) with Guided Access turned on to prevent users from navigating away from the website.
I enter Guided Access mode with a triple-tap of the home button. To exit Guided Access, it's the same triple-tap. This will bring up the password dialog, but I cannot type anything on screen. None of the password buttons (or Cancel or delete) are responsive to taps. And since I can't exit Guided Access, the only thing I can do is hard restart the iPad... which, thankfully, brings the iPad back with Guided Access off.
I've replicated the exact setup on an older 11" iPad Pro (2018) running iPad OS 15.0.2 and was able to enter and exit Guided Access without issue. No problems typing the password.
Am I doing something wrong? Or is there a glitch with Guided Access and the 2021 iPads?
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P.S. *Sorry about the crappy photo... as I'm in Guided Access, I can't take a screenshot!*
Sam
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Oct 22, 2021, 03:25 PM
• Last activity: Jul 10, 2025, 10:04 AM
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Why my iPad Air 11-inch (M2) running in ios 18.5 is not supporting Apple intelligence and Siri?
Why my iPad Air 11-inch (M2) is not supporting Apple Intelligence and Siri. It is iPadOS 18.5 version and model MUWG3CH/A. What are the requirements?
Why my iPad Air 11-inch (M2) is not supporting Apple Intelligence and Siri.
It is iPadOS 18.5 version and model MUWG3CH/A.
What are the requirements?
Prabesh Adhikari
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Jun 7, 2025, 02:18 AM
• Last activity: Jul 8, 2025, 12:08 AM
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How to get back to portal page “Apple Music Jazz” in Apple Music app?
I discovered this [*Apple Music Jazz*][1] genre page in the *Apple Music* app. 👉 How can I get back to that content later? I see no way to mark it “favorite” nor any way to bookmark it. Ironically, as a workaround I can bookmark that URL in a web browser like Safari on my iPad mini, then ope...
I discovered this *Apple Music Jazz* genre page in the *Apple Music* app.
👉 How can I get back to that content later?
I see no way to mark it “favorite” nor any way to bookmark it. Ironically, as a workaround I can bookmark that URL in a web browser like Safari on my iPad mini, then opening that bookmark jumps to the desired content in *Apple Music* app. Surely there must be an easier route. Why would Apple create such a great resource while effectively hiding it?
Basil Bourque
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Jun 29, 2025, 09:20 PM
• Last activity: Jul 5, 2025, 05:27 PM
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How do I make everything smaller on iPad?
I am currently using an iPad 10th gen, and with the new update iPad OS 26, it seems that iPad can replace my laptop, as it has become better at multitasking. The problem is that despite the ample screen size of the iPad, everything is very big, like optimised for touch. But I am using a bluetooth ke...
I am currently using an iPad 10th gen, and with the new update iPad OS 26, it seems that iPad can replace my laptop, as it has become better at multitasking. The problem is that despite the ample screen size of the iPad, everything is very big, like optimised for touch. But I am using a bluetooth keyboard, so I don’t require everything that big. I have heard about using an external monitor but that is not an option for me. Is there any solution to this?
Naman Goyal
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Jun 30, 2025, 09:42 AM
• Last activity: Jun 30, 2025, 09:42 AM
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Simulating screen touches with key presses on iPad
I would like to know if it's possible to simulate a screen tap with key presses from a Bluetooth keyboard on an iPad. Kind of like Bluestacks does it. I wouldn't mind it being an app from the App Store. Any ideas?
I would like to know if it's possible to simulate a screen tap with key presses from a Bluetooth keyboard on an iPad. Kind of like Bluestacks does it. I wouldn't mind it being an app from the App Store.
Any ideas?
LuisAFK
(121 rep)
Feb 14, 2022, 04:08 PM
• Last activity: Jun 30, 2025, 05:06 AM
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Synronize bookmarks in Books apps
I added a PDF and an ePub to my `Books` collection on my Mac; they was synchronized between my iPhone and iPad. I added bookmarks to the PDF on my iPad and noticed that they were synchronized with my iPhone, but not with my laptop. I added bookmarks to the ePub file on my iPad and noticed that they...
I added a PDF and an ePub to my
Books collection on my Mac; they was synchronized between my iPhone and iPad.
I added bookmarks to the PDF on my iPad and noticed that they were synchronized with my iPhone, but not with my laptop. I added bookmarks to the ePub file on my iPad and noticed that they were synchronized between all three devices.
Books on macOs opens Preview, which may be related to this issue.
Is there to get Books on macOs to work the same way with PDFs as the other OS versions?
craig
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Oct 10, 2022, 05:43 PM
• Last activity: Jun 28, 2025, 04:03 AM
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Goodnotes pdf deletion issue
[![enter image description here][1]][1][![enter image description here][2]][2]Someone sent me a pdf on telegram, then I downloaded it and imported (opened) it into goodnotes. Later I want to delete the pdf from telegram downloads but not from goodnotes. Will it stay in goodnotes as a copy or get del...
Someone sent me a pdf on telegram, then I downloaded it and imported (opened) it into goodnotes. Later I want to delete the pdf from telegram downloads but not from goodnotes.
Will it stay in goodnotes as a copy or get deleted once i delete telegram pdf file from downloads?
Cayden
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Jun 26, 2025, 04:18 AM
• Last activity: Jun 27, 2025, 07:31 AM
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Networking question - why can't my iPad connect to the closest network?
I'm a network grasshopper, so bear with me. I have a 3 story home, with wifi routers on every floor, each has its own network. When I move from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor, my iPad never connects to the 3rd floor router, and every time I change floors I have to reconnect to the closest router for...
I'm a network grasshopper, so bear with me. I have a 3 story home, with wifi routers on every floor, each has its own network. When I move from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor, my iPad never connects to the 3rd floor router, and every time I change floors I have to reconnect to the closest router for the best signal. Is there any way to avoid this? (mesh network?)
theTimmy
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Jan 26, 2024, 02:19 PM
• Last activity: Jun 20, 2025, 12:04 AM
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How many Bluetooth/BLE devices can pair with one iPad?
Is there a limit to how many Bluetooth/BLE devices can be paired with one iPad? What is the limit? I’m aware there is a limit of 7 active connections in BLE 5.0. I’m curious if there is a limit to the pairing in iOS/iPadOS.
Is there a limit to how many Bluetooth/BLE devices can be paired with one iPad? What is the limit?
I’m aware there is a limit of 7 active connections in BLE 5.0. I’m curious if there is a limit to the pairing in iOS/iPadOS.
Matthijs P
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Sep 19, 2024, 09:06 AM
• Last activity: Jun 17, 2025, 03:03 PM
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How to connect an iPad to a server?
I am trying to connect my iPad to a desktop iMac on local sharing. It works on my laptop but I cannot find a way connecting from the iPad. Is there a way?
I am trying to connect my iPad to a desktop iMac on local sharing. It works on my laptop but I cannot find a way connecting from the iPad. Is there a way?
Richard Gibula
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Jun 13, 2025, 10:43 PM
• Last activity: Jun 14, 2025, 03:14 PM
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Why is the Bookmark button disabled in Apple Books?
I'm reading a PDF manual downloaded from the internet in Apple Books. The Bookmark icon is disabled. How can I fix this? Can I fix it directly from my iPad?
I'm reading a PDF manual downloaded from the internet in Apple Books. The Bookmark icon is disabled. How can I fix this? Can I fix it directly from my iPad?
Matt M.
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Jul 24, 2021, 10:27 PM
• Last activity: Jun 14, 2025, 02:57 PM
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What path does UIDocumentPickerViewController expose the virtual filesystems at?
Say that I wanted to access a filesystem object (most probably a mere file or directory) at an application-specific virtual filesystem exposed by `UIDocumentPickerViewController` via the "Files" application, what path would that filesystem be mounted at? I presume that I could ascertain this by crea...
Say that I wanted to access a filesystem object (most probably a mere file or directory) at an application-specific virtual filesystem exposed by 
1. ...and requests its path from the OS.
However, I'm no Darwin software developer, and if I were, this'd be for SO, not here. I do occasionally have access to macOS, though, and have ascertained that on there, they're exposed at
UIDocumentPickerViewController via the "Files" application, what path would that filesystem be mounted at?
I presume that I could ascertain this by creating an application which:
1. ...accesses a file via the file picker screen (ignore the arrow; see the Google Drive "Drive" entrant above it):
1. ...and requests its path from the OS.
However, I'm no Darwin software developer, and if I were, this'd be for SO, not here. I do occasionally have access to macOS, though, and have ascertained that on there, they're exposed at $HOME/Library/CloudStorage.
RokeJulianLockhart
(227 rep)
Jun 9, 2025, 10:14 PM
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Is it possible to create a Shortcut that links a foto to a marker on a map?
I'd like to create an iOS / ipadOS Shortcut that, when called, lets me take a photograph, add a caption and store the device's current position as a map marker. The idea is to mark interesting locations for a "proper" photography session, so I can return there with better gear when the light is righ...
I'd like to create an iOS / ipadOS Shortcut that, when called, lets me take a photograph, add a caption and store the device's current position as a map marker. The idea is to mark interesting locations for a "proper" photography session, so I can return there with better gear when the light is right.
I'm completely open with regard to the apps involved -- as long as it outputs some sort of GPX or KML.
It does not seem trivially possible with iOS's bundled actions and apps -- so how can I create such a Shortcut?
jstarek
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Jan 9, 2022, 07:22 PM
• Last activity: Jun 6, 2025, 03:01 AM
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Notes lagging severely after iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia update
I have some big notes, using colored text and titles. On every device (iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon) they lag badly while scrolling (especially when using collapsible headings.) Does this seem to be a bad software optimization? [Apple Discussion: Notes App lagging after iOS 18 Update]...
I have some big notes, using colored text and titles.
On every device (iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon) they lag badly while scrolling (especially when using collapsible headings.)
Does this seem to be a bad software optimization?
Apple Discussion: Notes App lagging after iOS 18 Update
IceRedline
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Dec 24, 2024, 12:04 PM
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