Hi, On a 2020 ipad pro while watching TV/Youtube etc. any bright flashes causes the screen to go black for a few seconds.
This began about 5 months ago, any suggestions on what could be causing it?
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Original Title: Screen Blackouts on iPad
Earlier iPad models
Presumably you have a fourth-generation iPad Pro?
Settings > General > About > Model Name
If so, ensure that you have updated to the most recent version of iPadOS - at the time of writing, this being iPadOS 26.7, or optionally iPadOS 27.
Having updated your iPad, if your iPad is not operating as expected, delete and reinstall the offending App. Before reinstalling the App from the App Store, perform a forced-restart:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Otherwise, you might be well advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
How do I fix screen blackouts caused by bright flashes on my 2020 iPad Pro?
