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THE DREADED LINES... note taking/ drawing issues with Ipad air (4) and apple pencil (2)

I promise you that I have tried every troubleshooting issue I could find on the internet.

But I keep having a recurring issue where when I write or draw on my iPad I am interrupted by the glitch of long lines across the screen. This issue I know I am not alone in experiencing.


Some of the troubleshooting tips I have used are as follows:

Within the notability app:

  • disconnecting apple pencil
  • turning off and on again "tap and hold"
  • turning off the "palm detection"


Within the Apple Settings app:

  • turning off zoom
  • disable "Only Draw with Apple Pencil".
  • disconnect the writing device via Bluetooth. Reconnect both


The procreate app also recommends the same troubleshooting topics.


Other troubleshooting tactics:

  • not charging while using (that's annoying btw)
  • switching screen protector
  • taking off the case to "ground" the ipad
  • moving the ipad to a alternate surface
  • changing apple pencil tips
  • using no screen protector
  • Updating Ipad entirely
  • Reset factory settings


I have done everything possible to absolve my life of this and it won't stop. I purchased this ipad and loved it in the beginning-- now I have my entire life on it and what... do I switch back to the old fashioned way? I love creating on the Ipad... I wouldnt like this option very much.


Is this the generation of Ipad? Most comments online come from this Ipad era, gen 4... If so, I want my money back so I can buy a new one because I don't know what to do :(

iPad Air, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 7, 2022 7:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2022 8:13 AM

Make an appointment at the nearest Apple location to have your iPad evaluated for free.

Once the diagnostics are complete, the staff will explain your options.

Make a Genius Bar Reservation

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



Or use this link to see if Apple can run remote diagnostics on your iPad:

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THE DREADED LINES... note taking/ drawing issues with Ipad air (4) and apple pencil (2)

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