How to stop my brand new iPad Air M2 from over heating?

I have the same issue. Went to Apple Store and they factory reset it because they said the overheating is from the new update. Problem still persists on my iPad where it gets very hot when writing on just the notes app. Might have to return my iPad Air 11 inch M2 before Jan 8th to get a replacement one. But I fear it will be the same thing with a different one as well. I hope they make an update to fix the issue! Battery also drains a lot when writing on the notes app!

Bro turn off the pencil hover feature and it will never heat up again

Okay folks - well, I followed through with testing out the recovery mode factory restore and completely set the new iPad up from scratch, to make sure it wasn’t something faulty in the backup I was restoring from.

Lo and behold - the problem persists. This means, as far as I can tell, the issue is (a) not device specific (as I have now replicated the issue on three separate devices, two which were the same model and one an iPad Air 4), and (b) the the issue is not related to a given user’s iCloud backup of their iPad.

Hopefully Apple solves this soon. Really kills the magic of the device.

So, you’ve restored your iPad as a new device and the problem still persists!!!

This might be absurd, but I think it’s possible that there’s an issue with your Apple ID causing overheating, Since you’ve menctioned that you could replicate the issue with multiple iPad models.

Now, it’s not normal for an iPad to overheat while using the notes app, perhaps you folks need to take it to an Apple Store or send it for replacement as the iPads can’t be repaired

Turn off the hover feature on the  pencil setting

Hey, I bought the new iPad Air M2 (2024) three days ago and I had to take It back to the apple store yesterday because the Heat was Up to 40°C (I used a thermometre on It). I was writing on FreeForm app when this happened, so I dont think I overused it.

They gave me a new one. However, yesterday I was simply going through the settings/safari and the iPad was already kinda warm.....

I fear that there is a problem with this specific model...

I have noticed this also . It does seem to be with particular application that is graphic intensive. What I find to be disappointing is that the same application does not cause overheating on a 2017 iPad. One would expect a newer more powerful chipset to have fewer issues with identical apps.

I have done a force restart and have made adjustments to the display to no avail.

It makes no difference whether the device is in a case or not. I think this is something Apple needs to address in an update

Recently I had bought a new ipad air 13 inch (2024), The ipad is getting heated even on normal usage like the temperature goes till 40 degree Celsius, while writing on the notes app with sometimes getting stuck while writing. I had been using Ipad air 4 from last 4 year but I hadn't face this kind of issue earlier what a new gift apple had given with this new model and launch I hope apple takes it back and provides concession for the same. Or provide an software update which will stop this heating issue Immediately.

I am using a brand new iPad Air m2, after iOS 18 update I see a significant battery drain issue along with overheating of the device near the camera area when using Freeform app. I have reduced the app usage and don’t see the issue recurring. Hope this gets resolved soon in the future updates.

I have the same issue. Only when I use the notes app with the latest Apple pencil for extended periods? Even lowering the brightness seemed to help only a bit.

I know WheeliNick and can guarantee he’s not a bot. In fact doing a forced restart is a know fix, but only in a few cases. The bottom line is it can’t hurt and has on a few occasions been known to fix issues.

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Oh my stars. iPadOS 17.5.1. Force restart several times. Are you a bot?

Did you read my post above explaining why iPads get warm? Have you updated your apps? In my experience, 3rd party apps are a major cause of heat related issues.

highly unlikely, otherwise the problem would've been evident while gaming or rendering. This here is either a problem on the notes app or apple pencil in general

I bought ipad air M2 (2024) two weeks back and since day one it is showing me heating issues it gets so heat up that I don’t dare to touch it. I have to keep in front of Air conditioner and forget about using it while charging and apple pencil pro stops responding or gets delayed in performing the task.

since i have exams i can’t afford to loose a day sitting at the service centre.