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iPad overheating when using notes and Apple Pencil

Hi,

I have the 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 inches. I have been using it for education, and recreationally for the past three years. I have recently noticed that it overheats when I am using it to take handwritten notes on the Notes app with my Apple Pencil. It becomes physically hot to touch and I have to take a break so I don’t burn myself. The battery also drains faster. Just now, I went from 67->33% in one hour while using the Notes app and Apple Pencil combination. Usually, the fully charged iPad lasts me two days if I do not take notes. This problem does not happen when I am using the Apple Pencil with other apps (for even longer durations). I have used OneNote, Procreate, Paper by WeTransfer, MediBang Paint, etc.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 11:16 AM

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swordscomputer

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Posted on Feb 29, 2024 10:21 AM

We aren't experiencing defective iPads, this is a common problem, across many different makes of iPad.

If I had to guess, I would say that the handwriting feature of the Notes app is not very well optimised, and once you've been writing on it for an extended period, perhaps an hour or so, something happens.

The iPad becomes way too hot, which downclocks the CPU, and the registration of the keystrokes gets slow and janky.

Using the same iPad, using the same Pen, but switching to Notability, no more overheating, no janky performance, not battery being drained.

This is a serious issue with the Notes app, as it looks like it just can't be used for serious notetaking.

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Apr 12, 2024 5:04 AM in response to Artemis-of-the-forest

This has very little to do with anything.

May 9, 2024 7:58 PM in response to sp2369

Same issue here with my IPad Pro m2 Apple Fix it as soon as possible

Death7

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May 16, 2024 1:00 PM in response to sp2369

I have a brand new iPad 6 and its the same exact issue

Anji_123

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May 21, 2024 11:23 PM in response to swordscomputer

Please tell me what to do as I am facing the same issue and my warranty is going to expire in 5 days and service centre is not doing anything

Anji_123

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May 22, 2024 12:04 AM in response to swordscomputer

Will it not affetmy ipad in future

May 22, 2024 12:14 AM in response to Anji_123

Please just read the comments posted.

jdeanda1

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May 26, 2024 10:36 AM in response to sp2369

It only happens with Freeform and Apple notes, it is so unproductive

iSamuele

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Jun 18, 2024 6:32 AM in response to sp2369

yes. I have the same iPad and it gets hot when I write with Apple Pencil or while watching Youtube videos.

The battery drains faster...

Well, time to use it as a microwave!

BN0079

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Jun 21, 2024 7:55 PM in response to sp2369

I'm having the same issues with my new iPad Air M2 (13") and Apple Pencil Pro. Good to see they haven't resolved the issue... :\

hema282

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8 points

Jul 1, 2024 9:51 PM in response to sp2369

I have same problem with goodnotes 6 with Apple pencil on iPad Pro

(11-inch)(4th generation)

Apple pls fix this problem

Jul 15, 2024 10:00 PM in response to sp2369

Why isn't it being fixed? I can't use the notes app for more than 10-15 minutes. After that, the input and pencil strokes are extremely laggy.

Jul 18, 2024 3:13 AM in response to sp2369

Same problem continues with iPad Pro m4 13ch

Jul 18, 2024 6:11 AM in response to soxboy71

YES

Brightness was around 15-25%

soxboy71

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Jul 18, 2024 8:32 AM in response to Strange_user

Ah sorry to hear that. It did the trick for me at like 60-70%.

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