iPad 10th gen getting weird lines when written on

Hello. I am using an iPad 10th generation with a generic stylus. I have a paperlike knock off screen protector on the device. When I use the stylus, I see lines or blobs that appear when I write.

Here is a link to a video: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/1ar0fs9/why_does_my_screen_do_this_when_i_am_writing_on_it/


Will there be any damage if I continue using it with those blobs occuring? Or is it negligible?

Thanks in advance.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 14, 2024 6:12 PM

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Feb 15, 2024 5:57 AM in response to CoolLizard

Good quality screen protectors, either tempered glass or plastic film, should have no impact upon the performance of an Apple Pencil. Manufacturers of good quality iPad screen protectors often back the performance of their product with a warranty. Good quality comes with an appropriate price-tag - i.e., they are not cheap.


There are many cheap/poor-quality screen protectors that cause issues with the Pencil - if they work at all.


Per your description, it is very likely that you have one of the latter.


Whether or a not a cheap screen protector is suitable for use with an Apple Pencil, or will provide adequate protection to your iPad screen, will only be discovered by experience.


Perhaps consider that your iPad screen is the single most costly component of your iPad - and will be expensive to replace if damaged. The cost of a replacement screen is substantial - and is considerably more expensive than a good quality screen protector from Zagg, Otterbox or other leading manufacturer.



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