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BomberCA

Q: Motion sensor going crazy

Motion is going crazy. Keeps turning ipad off and on , also will motwork going back to previous pages. What could be the problem.? Didnt start until I added IOS 8.3

iPad 2, iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 26, 2015 2:31 PM

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  • by BomberCA,

    BomberCA BomberCA Apr 26, 2015 2:33 PM in response to BomberCA
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    Apr 26, 2015 2:33 PM in response to BomberCA

    Motion sensor is going crazy

  • by jazcan,

    jazcan jazcan Apr 26, 2015 3:22 PM in response to BomberCA
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    Apr 26, 2015 3:22 PM in response to BomberCA

    Not sure what's going on but first try doing a soft reset holding down the home & sleep/wake buttons until the Apple logo appears then let go & wait until the iPad boots up normally.

    How are you coming to the conclusion that the Motion Sensor is causing the problem?  You could try turning off Compass Calibration in settings

    Settings->Privacy->Location Services->System Services->Compass Calibration, rebooting then turning it back on.

    Also, try moving your iPad to a different room/location.  Maybe you are getting some kind of interference from another electronic device.