iPad Extended Desktop not working

I updated to iOS 17.3.1 today and I could use the external display feature before on the previous update but now it fails to initiate the external display and just mirrors it. I have the iPad Pro 3rd gen with the M1 processor, with the Logitech combo touch keyboard attachment and my USB-C display adapter supports charging too. I have not changed the HDMI cable or the HDMI settings on my 4K TV that was working fine before. I have checked and I cannot change them. It is really disappointing, the reliability of this feature from Apple. Doubt they care about their users each time they release a new update judging by the other comments with updating to the latest software.

Even on the cheapest and weakest $200 windows laptop, the extended display from windows always has this basic feature available. Apple is just software limiting their customers such as myself. I still wouldn't recommend this as a feature to anybody.

I have an iPad Pro 11" M2 and use it with an Optoma EH-401 Full HD beamer. While apps like Prime Video and Netflix (now) use the display as a full-screen extension, the Stage Manager does not - anymore. It worked for a while and then suddenly stopped. I can‘t actually tell if it was because of the update to iOS 17.4.1 or ealier. The behavior was already unreliable (Prime was suddenly mirroring for a while), so I switched the Stage Manager on and off.

rupert217 wrote:

I have just discovered this issue. I have no option for screen alignment when my iPad Pro 2018 is connected to my external monitor via HDMi and USB C port.

I’m unsure if it’s a software issue, a USB C or cable issue or the fact my iPad is too old (although Apple suggests it should work for every generation iPad Pro.

Not all models of iPad Pro support Stage Manager.

Due to limitations of internal hardware, the new Stage Manager feature (that provides the full extended desktop) introduced with iPadOS 16.1 is only available for these models of iPad:

• iPad Air (5th generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

Feature availability is usually limited by system hardware - CPU and available RAM being critical to some advanced functionality.

Other iPad models only provide screen mirroring.

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Additional information can be found here:

Turn Stage Manager on or off on your iPad - Apple Support

Ok, YES! I have the same problem with my iPad Pro 11” (4th generation) on iPadOS 17.5.1. I tried to connect it to my onn. 24” monitor (by HDMI and a VGA/HDMI adapter) but it doesn’t have the option to extend, it only mirrors. However though, the feature works just fine (note that I have also connected a Gofreetech mouse and keyboard to the iPad as well) on OTHER TVs. The feature worked just fine on an older Samsung TV, an Insignia Fire TV, and another Insignia. But, even though I use the SAME cord and USB hub (onn. 8 in 1 hub) the problem continues. I hope Apple fixes the problem soon, or any of you have an answer.

-CPistol

Still an issue with me, IPad Pro M2 11inch only mirroring on certain displays… On IPADOS 17!!! So frustrating, when will this bug be fixed?

I presume this to be a bug as the iPad User Guide lists the upper resolution limit as 6K - but the Guide offers no lower limit, or suggestion of aspect-ratio, being a factor for compatibility:

Connect iPad to a display with a cable - Apple Support

I also submitted a report to Apple. Hope they solve the issue asap. It’s difficult to understand that, after spending 1,5k€ in an iPad, you cannot continue using your external display with it after a minor update.

New iPAD OS update (16.4.1) and the problem still remains. It seems there is not enough people affected with the lack of extended monitor capability for Apple to solve this bug. I really don’t understand that a minor change in the OS means that you lost a capability of the iPad without any warning notice anywhere.

Apple has a put a dam in my workflow with this bug. I had a great set up going with my 12.9’ inch iPad Pro. Extended display support was a big part of that. I’m hoping Apple is looking into it. It was very useful when working. I’m holding out for iPods os 17. I posted on here before but still nothing a many updates later.

How is this still a thing? Apple, can you please fix my $1000+ bugged device? I’m having the same issue that everyone on this thread is having. You’re about to release iPad OS 17 and this bug still isn’t squashed. What a joke.

Thank you for this! Annoying that we have to do this work around while we’ve been waiting for almost a year for the bug to be fixed..

Im not too familiar with EDID emulators. Mind linking the one you used? And was it plug and play for you or was there some more involved setup? Thanks!

I’m not sure if this is true, but was told that they were afraid of iPad sales cannibalizing MacBook, especially air, sales; so apple is reconsidering supporting this extended display feature on iPad.

any news if this is fixed.

I've tried 4 different monitors, 2 with USB-C connection.

4K monitor from LG

and some HD monitors with the support of the Apple dongle to HDMI, but all I get is the mirroring option.

I have just discovered this issue. I have no option for screen alignment when my iPad Pro 2018 is connected to my external monitor via HDMi and USB C port.

I’m unsure if it’s a software issue, a USB C or cable issue or the fact my iPad is too old (although Apple suggests it should work for every generation iPad Pro.

I’VE GOT THE SOLUTION!!!!! As I said in my other post, only certain displays worked. So, when I connect it to the onn. monitor, it says “HDMI” and A LOWER resolution than 1920/1080. AND we know that 1920/1080 and better 16:9 displays work. SO, whatever the problem may be (whether it is the device, the monitor, the adapter, or the cord), something is messed up. SO, here’s my question for you: How do I change the resolution on my monitor, or iPad so it does 1920/1080.

-CPistol