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Squeaking noise drawing with iPad Pro 2020 & Pencil 2.

Man, I was so excited upgrading from a 2017 iPad Pro and 1st gen Pencil to the latest versions as a gift to myself (Seems I can always find a reason to buy a new Apple product).

Unfortunately I just returned the new iPad Pro and Pencil because of the loud squeak they make when I’m drawing.

It sounds like you’re scratching glass with a dull object, or the squeak of a marker on a white board but worse.

I’m surprised because I’ve never experienced this with my older iPad and Pencil. Even my old Pencil squeaks on the new iPad but the new Pencil doesn’t make a sound on my old iPad. I imagine Apple didn’t design the iPad to make these sounds while drawing lol.

I’m curious to know if anyone else with a 2020 iPad Pro has experienced this or if it was just the iPad I received by chance.

Happy Holidays All!

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 21, 2020 2:38 PM

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F_Kal

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 2:21 PM

I'm on the same boat; I upgraded my 9.7 iPad&1st gen apple pencil with an iPad Air 2020 & Pencil 2, and discovered the horrible squeaking!

I installed the same grainy/matt screen protector on both devices (paperlike) and I even switched the nib between the two pencils (wondering whether the worn out nib is more quiet) but no difference! For some reason the 1st gen pencil doesn't squeak on any display, and the 2nd gen pencil squeaks only on the new (laminated) display. I'm having two theories: I need to get some more skin-oils on the new display/screen protector or it might be that the pencil sliding across the display vibrates due to the friction, and, what-are-the-odds, it resonates with the laminated display (whereas the 1st gen apple pencil doesn't resonate because of some minor manufacturing differences). Needless to say I hope it's the skin-oils.

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Zachareasyy Author

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Apr 20, 2021 3:29 AM in response to Zachareasyy

I’m hoping there will be new and improved iPads announced at today’s Apple event. Keeping my fingers crossed for all of us.

Apr 20, 2021 4:03 AM in response to Zachareasyy

I hope. It’s been a disappointment dealing with this issue. Feel like a got a “lemon”. Hopefully a recall will compensate those that have spent hours documenting the issue.

Lizzieat

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Apr 20, 2021 8:37 AM in response to Zachareasyy

Thanks, Zach. You’re right. And yes, rubbing your finger on an area that sticks or squeals does help. Counterintuitive.

Lizzieat

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Apr 20, 2021 8:44 AM in response to Lizzieat

You don’t even have to use specific hand oils. Just try rubbing your finger in the sticky area.

Zachareasyy Author

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Apr 20, 2021 11:18 AM in response to Lizzieat

Oh wow so they did remove your post, that’s kinda ridiculous lol. On a positive note, new iPads, there’s hope.

Apr 20, 2021 12:05 PM in response to Zachareasyy

Apple is not happy with me since I spoke up about this issue. Hopefully will be resolved. Good luck to everyone.

Lizzieat

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Apr 20, 2021 12:07 PM in response to Zachareasyy

Watched the apple event. New iPad Pro! Glass?

Lizzieat

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Apr 20, 2021 12:09 PM in response to Lizzieat

Leaving thread now. Almost all my attempts at positive words (or n o t) are b l o c k e d. N O T o k.

Apr 20, 2021 4:05 PM in response to Lizzieat

I hope. But it’s a lot of money to upgrade something that should have worked. Wish you well.

Apr 25, 2021 9:27 PM in response to F_Kal

Did you try to use the nibs from the Apple Pencil 1 on the Pencil 2?

Zachareasyy Author

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Apr 26, 2021 3:15 AM in response to bookpower

I had tried the Pencil 1 on the new iPad and gotten the same results. Also tried the Pencil 2 on the old iPad and had zero issues with noise.

May 9, 2021 6:01 AM in response to Zachareasyy

I bought 3 iPad Pro 12.9" 2020. Only one device has a smooth glass surface and isn’t squeaking.

Joey-R

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May 10, 2021 11:29 AM in response to LotusPilot

No this does not help. I use a highly reviewed matte screen protector and I still get a squeak.

May 21, 2021 12:36 PM in response to Lizzieat

Unfortunately the new iPad Pro 2021 still has the issue. Just unpacked it and the noise still exists. Dunno what to do, recall? Disappointing

May 21, 2021 2:24 PM in response to tonytwaine

Recently I checked two new 2020. One was squeaking, the other not. The surface on the squeaking one, wasn’t so evenly smooth. Both out of the box without fingerprints.

Squeaking noise drawing with iPad Pro 2020 & Pencil 2.