iPadOS 14.5 Audio Skipping and Glitching

Hi! Just putting this out here.


Ever since I updated to the new iPadOS 14.5 and 14.5.1, I’ve been having some stupid audio issue that never occurred before. I constantly have to unplug the earbuds to fix the reoccurring issue. Basically if audio plays and the bug happens, the audio is fine, but would skip or glitch out. It’s still audible, just with annoying glitches and cuts. It can happen in any app.


This is not my earbuds but rather the update. My audio has been working PERFECTLY fine until yesterday, when I updated to iOS 14.5. Also, this is an iPad Air 4. I’ve tried everythinf (from restarting and many other things) and it’s still there. Hopefully Apple fixes this bug in a future update. I work on videos and things that use audio. The timing will be messed up because of the bug.


Anyone else who is experiencing this or any suggestions? I would appreciate it! Thanks :D

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on May 3, 2021 5:35 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2021 3:48 PM

Hi - I am having the same exact issue. I have tried 2 Apple USB C to 3.5mm dongles and tried 3 different pairs of headphones (including one with an in-line mic). It seems multi-tasking with any apps that have audio/video triggers this audio skipping issue for me and then won't stop skipping until I unplug/reinsert headphones or restart the iPad. Once this issue starts, all apps are impacted (YouTube, Apple Music, Safari, etc).


I bought my iPad less then 1 week ago and the audio was fine the first few days and then the same audio issue started happening. Updated to 14.5.1 last night hoping it would fix the audio problem but still persists. I am under AppleCare and contacted Apple yesterday, they told me to go to Best Buy (where I purchased it) and meet with their Apple authorized technician. The technician could not figure it out either but said they were seeing other people with this issue. The technician did a Reset All Settings but as he suspected it's an OS issue, he couldn't do much else. I ended up exchanging the iPad for a new one and currently waiting for everything to re-download. I'll try and give you an update tomorrow.

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Jul 10, 2021 7:57 AM in response to qayom

does anyone know whether it will do anything to do a clean install or whether it is basically due to the iPadOS? Can a fault in the hardware be ruled out? Thank you for helpful testimonials! I have now returned my iPad Air 4 for the first time because the audio error that occurs means that I cannot use the audio applications that are important to me with the headphones.

Jul 13, 2021 12:16 PM in response to Meowachu

As a long time apple user and professional musician using my iPad for performance, I can’t believe this problem has went on so long. A completely absurd situation rendering the iPad useless for the reason I bought it. I’ve had to switch to using my phone and a lightning to headphone adapter. Great job apple, and thanks for the timely problem solving…

Jul 15, 2021 3:40 PM in response to biblops

The bug has gotten even worse.


There is another bug within it, where the audio is off timing, with static in the background. It’s triggered by the same thing, and I’ve just encounter it today. While this one doesn’t glitch out the audio, it’s still bad. So now, there is 2 versions of this stupid bug. I hope it’s fixed before iPadOS 15, already gotten even more troublesome.

Jul 22, 2021 4:16 PM in response to Meowachu

I have two adapters(Βοth are usb c + 3,5mm audio to usb c) . The satechi was fine till yesterday and now there is no audio neither power . I bought a belkin and it’s coming no sound from it, only charging . I ve updated to 14,7 and said that have a bug fix exactly for this but it isn’t working again. What kind of issue is this? Can we get some help from someone?

Jul 23, 2021 12:04 PM in response to Meowachu

Hi again. Last night it worked perfectly fine for a couple of hours, today there is no sound from the audio adapter, neither of them. I am on iPad Pro 11” M1 and I think this that is totally unacceptable for the price range of the pro.


So I just sit here and w8 for another update? Or I go buying again other adapters that may work?


Dear, Apple company, these kind of issues souldnt even exist. What is going on? I understand that this may be a very strange issue to even fix it but can we get some attention?

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