The sidecar app works fine between my MacBook pro 2019 and my iPad pro 10.5 for a couple minutes but eventually, the mouse will no longer move to the iPad screen, and the screen completely freezes.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? I would like to know so that it is a known common issue with the macOS Catalina update. Hopefully it'll be resolved.
iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi
I also had the screen freeze issue but updating the iPadOS fixed it.
Hello,
This is not a known problem. With a new operating system bugs can appear without Apple's knowledge. I ask that you please submit a bug report so Apple can address them in future updates.
I am having the same issue. I am using a 2017 15" Macbook Pro with the original iPad Pro. It works for a few minutes, then once you look away and come back to it it is completely frozen. The mouse appears to still move off of the Macbook into the iPad ether but nothing happens, no response or feedback. You can still use the sidebar options but nothing else.
I have the same issue.
Using iPad Pro 12.9inch wifi 2nd gen with a 2017 13inch MacBook Pro with 16gb ram.
When I first connect wirelessly, it works fine for a few minutes, then freezes.
I have to disconnect and reconnect to initiate again. Thankfully, all workspace remains same so don't have to drag any windows all over.
I get a few more minutes use and freezes again.
Also, for some reason, I cannot connect wired. iPad screen goes blank and reports error 32002.
I still have this issue with wired connection, and went through a long conversation with support to identify the cause and unfortunately we didn’t get there yet. They suggested that a couple of apps and services might be disrupting the connection – in my case Cleanmymac, Bitdefender (on Mac) and a free VPN client (on iPad) might have been the culprits, but deactivating them in turn didn’t improve the connection.
Same thing also happened to me. I think it happened only on sidecar on wireless mode.
My setup is MacBook Pro 2017 and iPad Pro 10.5 inch.
i have the same problem, see https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250728266
I specifically bought a iPad Air (3rd Gen) recently just for this functionality alongside my MacBook Pro. I am having the same issue and it has made my Air unusable for what I need it for until this bug gets fixed. I am glad, though that it wasn't isolated to just my computer.
I have recently had this issue as well. It’s almost as if the screen dim goes and in effect freezes sidecar. I have to continually reconnect.
IPad Pro 10.5 connects to sidecar but then freezes after awhile
