ipad 9th gen will not wake with tap

I reset all settings did not help then did a total reset when I touch the screen does not come on. Have to press the home or power button. Software is up to date. Turning on and off not helping. iPad 9th gen.



iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 11:13 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2024 3:45 PM

Correct. As detailed in the iPad User Guide, your iPad9 fundamentally does not support the Tap to Wake feature:

Models that support Tap to Wake - Apple Support


Models that support Tap to Wake

  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)



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Dec 21, 2024 3:45 PM in response to Tommyd78

Correct. As detailed in the iPad User Guide, your iPad9 fundamentally does not support the Tap to Wake feature:

Models that support Tap to Wake - Apple Support


Models that support Tap to Wake

  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)



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