iPad Air M2 keyboard freezes randomly across apps and keyboards

I am experiencing intermittent key freezes on my iPad keyboards.


Keyboards:

  1. Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case (Bluetooth)
  2. Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac (Bluetooth)
  3. Apple Magic Keyboard for Ipad Air M2 (Connector)


  • I use my iPad for at least 5 hours a day during the week day for work, and it's connected to the power adaptor.
  • At least 4 times a day, the shift and arrow keys will not work
  • This problem happens using a variety of software e.g. ChatGPT, Scrivener, Notes, WhatsApp, Pages
  • This exact problem has happened on all the above listed keyboards (Both Bluetooth & Connector)
  • My only fix is to swipe the screen to another app and then return back to the original app I'm working on
  • The problem is intermittent, and very difficult to replicate
  • My iPad uses the latest software updates
  • iPad was purchased Dec 2024
  • I've been a long-time Mac user, and I've never experienced these puzzling issues before


If anyone has a solution to this very frustrating problem, I would very much appreciate it.


Thanks



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Original Title: Ipad Air M2 random keyboard freezes

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Posted on Aug 24, 2025 8:13 PM

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Aug 25, 2025 6:07 AM in response to WheelieNick

Hi WheelieNick,


Thanks for your response.

I performed a factory reset on the iPad today, and set up the device again.

Unfortunately, the keyboard locked again, while I was using Notes for my study class.

Again, I had to swipe to another app and then return to Notes for the keyboard to work again.


I'm still scratching my head on what to do next.

Buying a Macbook Air might be a solution, here.


Do you think the big ipad os26 update will fix this problem?

I'm keen to hear your thoughts.


Thanks for listening.

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