I am getting the “Accessory Not Supported” message on my iPad Pro, despite the fact that there is no accessory connected to it.

I am getting the “Accessory Not Supported” message on my iPad Pro, despite the fact that there is no accessory connected to it.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 28, 2020 1:12 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2020 4:36 PM

Are you using an Apple Smart (folio) keyboard?


This alert is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.


The Smart folio keyboard is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.

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Dec 28, 2020 4:36 PM in response to Singapore2020

Are you using an Apple Smart (folio) keyboard?


This alert is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.


The Smart folio keyboard is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.

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I am getting the “Accessory Not Supported” message on my iPad Pro, despite the fact that there is no accessory connected to it.

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