We just upgraded my wife's iPad mini 2 to an iPad mini 5. The smart cover which is the same size and works fine on the iPad mini 2 does not turn off the iPad mini 5. How do I fix this.
iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi, Cellular
Whilst the two models of iPad mini share the same/similar dimensions, the magnet and sensor that operates screen locking has changed its physical location.
As such, whilst still providing screen protection when closed, a Smart Cover designed for mini2 will not operate a mini5.
Whilst the two models of iPad mini share the same/similar dimensions, the magnet and sensor that operates screen locking has changed its physical location.
As such, whilst still providing screen protection when closed, a Smart Cover designed for mini2 will not operate a mini5.
It is what it is.
There may have been a very good reason why Apple changed the relative location of the internal smart cover magnets.
The internal arrangement of the new iPad Mini maybe different inside now, from previous Mini models, with additional hardware needed for the Apple Pencil and the extra screen layer needed, as well as, and any other additional components on the motherboard that are needed to accomodate Apple Pencil functionalities, such that the location of the internal cover magnets needed to have their location changed slightly.
We do not know anything for sure, but I am betting that this is the reason for Apple having to change the relative location of the internal smart cover magnets.
Have you toggled ON Lock/unlock in the Settings app under Display settings panel/
I researched further and found that the iPad Mini 2 smart cover will not work on the iPad Mini 5 . :( :(
yes, I tried that. Thanks. It did not help.
Sad 😕. Any reason for change of magnet location in iPad mini smart cover?
Ipad mini 5 smart cover not turning off iPad
