Update to IOS 17.4 this morning and now my external monitor only works in mirror mode. The iPad recognizes the external monitor but the toggle switch for the mirror mode does not work. Remains in mirror mode. Thoughts?
iPad Pro
Having tested a fifth generation iPad Pro 12.9" updated to iPadOS 17.4, I can confirm that Stage Manager/Screen Mirroring with a connected external display is not operating as expected.
While the iPad screen will successfully mirror its screen to the external HDMI display, full screen (Stage Manager) is not enabled as expected when disabling Mirroring from the screen Arrangement settings.
I have verified this behaviour with both an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - and a Kingston Nucleum USB-C hub - both connected via HDMI to a compatible external monitor.
Repeating this test with an identical model iPad Pro, instead running iPadOS 17.3.1, the external HDMI display operates is full screen with Stage Manager as expected. Mirroring can be enabled/disabled with anticipated behaviour.
If you have not already done so, you would be best advised to submit a Bug Report via Apple's Product Feedback portal.
When submitting a Bug Report, ensure that you include details of your iPad model and installed version of iPadOS within the body-text of your report. Don't rely upon the pick-list - as this rarely includes the current versions. Having verified the bug, I too have submitted a supporting Bug Report to Apple.
Every report counts - as until sufficient reports are submitted, Apple may not assign resources to investigate and resolve the issue. When submitting a report, you would be well advised to be both constructive and non confrontational; those reading/analysing your report are human and will do their best to escalate the problem to the appropriate team(s) for action.
Interesting. I have myself tried toggling on/off dozens of times - without being able to resolve the mirroring problem.
Please clarify precisely how your iPad is connected to the external monitor. Are you using an Apple USB-C Digital AV Adapter to connect with an HDMI cable - or using a USB-C hub, or other Adapter? Perhaps you are connecting to the monitor directly with a USB-C to USB-C cable?
I tried to reset my iPad Pro 11 M2 and guess what Apple now requires an External Keyboard and Mouse with Stage Manager per the Splash Screen below.
I have the same problem. But only with the Magic Touchpad. If i connect a mouse everything works fine. Before 17.4 it works with the Touchpad. I think Apple schould fix that.
Agree, it has always been a requirement for a keyboard and mouse to be connected to enable the external monitor to function. But something is different with this new update. I never had this much difficulty before the the update to 17.4. I can get t to work but it’s painful. Something has changed on the Apple side of things.
iPadOS 17.5.1
M4 iPad Pro 13 inch connected to external display, stage manager enabled.
Everything worked fine before I use anything with the airplay function.
After I airplay or do presenter’s view using stage manager, external monitor will freeze just like this:
The dock bar is partially visible, the date is visible and responding, you can move your pointer on that screen but it will do nothing.
The only fix right now is to unplug and plug-in the HDMI again.
Easy to recreate the bug:
Turn on stage manager, use something that does airplay (e.g. Goodnotes - presenter’s mode; Noteful - Presenters’ mode. ; VLC - play video on external display)
Quit the app mentioned above.
Bug scene recreated.
Extra note:
When I took a screenshot, it showed that the external display worked fine (but in fact it wasn’t)
So really frustrating.
External monitor stuck on Mirror mode with 17.4 - iPad pro 12.9 6th gen, worked fine on iPadOS 17.3.1, Bug report submitted
Hello thanks, after I wrote something with the keyboard. I was able to set the external screen to full screen again. Very strange
I experienced the same issue since a few days after having updated to ipados 17.4. Toggle switch doesn’t work at all. iPad Pro 11“ M1
I want to thank everyone that replied to my external monitor issue! Not sure what happened, but the problem mysteriously went away! Go figure. Didn’t do anything different than before but the external monitor and mirror switch started to work properly again! Logic tells me I’m the culprit, but I’m fine with that as long as it’s working again! Thanks for all your input.
It’s back this morning! External monitor mirror only mode. My connection is usb-c to a thunderbolt hub and usb-c on the external monitor. Worked fine all day then this morning again would not come out of mirror mode however the toggle was set. Frustrating. I have better things to do!
I’ve never had any issues with connecting my iPad to the TV via HDMI until updating to iPadOS 17. Now, it doesn’t even give me the option to change the arrangement of the display hence it staying in Mirror mode the entire time. Has there been any updates to this, please? I have an iPad Pro 11, 3rd gen on iPadOS 17.4.1.
Anything I’ve missed here? Thanks!
i have the issue too 17.4.1 it’s making me angry I use 2 I have this problem and I have two adapters and another type and I also have two wires and two different screens tcl benq omg this make my angry I have a keyboard and mouse
I’m still having the external monitor problem with my iPad 11” 3rd generation. The toggle switch doesn’t do a thing. Worked fine before the upgrade to 17.4.
iPad Pro is connected to a Dell dock with USB-c doc cable and then USB-C from dock to monitor.
I submitted a bug report as well.
Update 17.4 Issue with External Monitor
