Magic Keyboard flickering on iPad Air M4 after iOS 27.2 update

Question

Level 1

16 points

Magic Keyboard flickering on iPad Air M4 after iOS 27.2 update

iPad Air M4 iOS 27.2 Magic Keyboard do not work together properly. This seems like a very serious software bug. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Two 2026 11" M4 iPad Airs, each identically configured, purchased 3 months apart, each with their own Magic Keyboard (the iPad one with the trackpad). Both working perfectly.

Updated a day ago to 27.2 from 26. Both keyboards no longer work properly. In messages, for example, there is a flickering back and forth between the software keyboard and the hardware keyboard. It appears that the iPad is trying to repeatedly connect and disconnect to the keyboard.

I have already:

Cleaned the contacts.

Reset the iPad (from the settings)

Flushed any caches (vol up vol down power)

The situation remains. Is anyone else out there experiencing this? If so, what is the appropriate way to inform Apple?

iPad Air (M4, 2026)

Posted on Nov 9, 2026 5:28 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

LotusPilot

Level 10

334,252 points

Nov 9, 2026 8:07 AM in response to mdl978

Given the nature of the issue that you describe - and the troubleshooting steps that you have already performed - you would be best 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 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

In addition to seeking assistance directly from Apple, consider submitting a Bug Report via Apple's Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to hands-on test and assess your iPad and Magic Keyboard. Here you'll be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Reply