Journal App missing on iPad after updating to iPadOS 17.2

occassia wrote:

I told Apple. The Feedback form provides no ...feedback. There's no tally of how many others want the same changes. There's no discussion. People will keep coming to the community to voice their questions and concerns. It's human, and Apple would be dumb not to check this form of feedback as well.

The Feedback page is not designed to provide Feedback to you. It is only designed to let you give feedback to Appel. And it explicitly states you won't get a response.

You can think what you like about how Apple does things but Apple has a long and storied history of completely ignoring such judgments.

occassia wrote:

Yes, I noticed that on the form, thanks. I'm explaining to you why people will continue to come here and complain.

Why are you explaining it to me? I didn't ask why people post here. What matters is that lots of people seem unaware of the fact that Apple doesn't read here for suggestions. And that is why I point them in the direction of the feedback page. In very many cases, it's the only possible help folks can get here in this user-to-use forum.

And if I were inclined to oneupmanship, I'd note that I've been using Apple products since the II+.

Giri95 wrote:

I want to update my iPad to iOS 17

Whether or not you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About

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

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:

32-bit devices (obsolete)

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

64-bit devices

iPad Air1*, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3* - iOS 12.5.7

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.8.2

iPad5, iPad Pro (9.7"/12.9" first generation) - iPadOS 16.7.8

(*) obsolete

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version - iPadOS 17.5

• iPad Pro 13"
• iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11" (1st generation and later)
• iPad Pro 10.5"
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

If your iPad is capable of update to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties:

Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support

iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support

Be aware that while an iPad may be capable of update, in some circumstances you may need to use a computer to perform the update*. To do so, you will need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed - or the more recent Apple Devices App) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

Apple Devices App (Windows PC):

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k?hl=en-ms&gl=MS

(*) If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

If you have a beta profile installed, ensure this has been removed from your iPad - as, otherwise, installation of production software updates may be inhibited. This support page provides the necessary information to remove the beta from your iPad:

How to uninstall iOS beta software - Apple Support

You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Similarly, the iPad can only be updated over a standard WiFi connection - or be updated by a PC or Mac using iTunes or Finder - over a USB connection.

Yeah this makes no sense. Why would it only be on the phone? Surely you can fix this!

So my post was removed.. I guess Apple found what I said offensive or not constructive? So stating the obvious that the journal app should be on the iPad is not constructive?, yes your absolutely right its not because common sense says it should have been on the iPad to begin. As I've stated before- I'll say it again;

Hopefully Apple sees this…..why in the world would you not put the journal app on iPad….it has a pencil for writing aka journaling. Do they even do consumer testing with average ppl? I swear the logic makes no sense with the way they conceptualize things. For the sanctity of IPhone bring back fingerprint id. And GIVE ME JOURNAL APP FOR iPad so I can stop using notes and have a native app for journaling & oh yeah where’s the calculator app for iPad I’m sick of the 3rd party ones with adds while I’m trying to study

DirrtyCraig wrote:

What a great app.. thank you!

Although the free version works great, I like it so much, I'm wiling to pay them for "Premium".

Another feature it has that's important to me is that you can export your journal to a pdf (Or buy a bound copy). Right now, anything in the iPhone Journal app seems to be stuck there. It always makes me nervous when data is locked into one app.

Yes I am aware as some informed me this the first time I posted this which was months ago, but I beg to differ since Apple removed the original post stating it wasn't constructive they would have had to read it to determine it as such.

I told Apple. The Feedback form provides no ...feedback. There's no tally of how many others want the same changes. There's no discussion. People will keep coming to the community to voice their questions and concerns. It's human, and Apple would be dumb not to check this form of feedback as well.

I won't presume to speak for all seniors. I will say that I, and easily half the seniors I know, find a larger screen much easier to see. And for those of us with arthritis, much easier to use than a phone as well.

Yes, I noticed that on the form, thanks. I'm explaining to you why people will continue to come here and complain.

It would be difficult —not impossible, but difficult— to be more familiar with how Apple does business than someone whose Apple-only career began with the Lisa. I don't expect them to make big changes in accordance with my suggestions, and they don't expect me to stop making them.

What a great app.. thank you!

I wasted 10 minutes searching for this app over ipad,but came to learn that this is simply not available. We the seniors find big sreen easy for typing.

What an oversight! I was so excited until I saw that it was iPhone only. iPads can have pencils and keyboards, which is so much better. I don’t want to write with my thumbs on a little screen!

Since Journal is not available on iPad what is a good alternative?

The app could and should be available on all devices.