You are not allowed to create or update this content

bobseufert wrote:

Please read your reply then read the snippet. If you hold the power button you will power off your future iPad Pro.

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iOS

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on the top or side of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then immediately press and release the Home button. You can find the screenshot in your Photos app.

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oops... release - after how long a press?

{i am still pretty doggone sure I copy/paste that little snippet} {{too lazy to look though}} {{{I will copy/paste what I have hilited in my shot}}}

Just a smooth press and release. No rushing, no holding. After you release the screen will flash to let you know the picture was taken. Sometime people wait for the flash, no need.

I am so relieved...

- from MS Entourage

The stars are back in the Heavens and balance has been restored to the Universe. Not bad for an afternoon's work. Glad I could help.

For those who still need help with the issue of "You are not allowed to create or update this content":

I just ran across this yesterday when I was trying to post a question to Apple Communities for the first time. (I know you figured out how to post but maybe this will help someone else...) After searching the community, I tried several things:

1) Shortened my topic title (i.e "Post. Tell us what is on your mind.") to only a few words.

2) Shortened the explanation/summary of the question to a few sentences.

3) As part of 2) I took out the part of the question asking about third-party software (wondered if referencing this in the question wasn't allowed?)

4) Selected a different community than I had on my first attempt (chose Safari instead of iPhone or iPad)

5) Added the product (iPad Air) to my profile even though it isn't registered under my Apple ID (it's under her father's).

Not sure which of these did it, but I was able to post my question just a bit ago.

MIght help help if Apple would place tips/helpful hints by each section (Post. Summary of your question. Community. Product.) to help us newbies figure out where we are getting stuck. (BTW: Anyone know how I send them that suggestion? Do they read the ASC posts?)

You can create a new discussion in this community to discuss issues with ASC.

*Feedback* There may be a better place.

http://www.apple.com/feedback

purpleheffalump33 wrote:

SNIP

MIght help help if Apple would place tips/helpful hints by each section (Post. Summary of your question. Community. Product.) to help us newbies figure out where we are getting stuck. (BTW: Anyone know how I send them that suggestion? Do they read the ASC posts?)

they do... this is "drawer" that opens & shuts - the text exists only threads where folks like me have posted it - for example > How to write a good question < which also has a link to one of the User Tips on the subject.

I had the same problem but then realised I was attempting to post into a main community called iCloud, all I had to was select the correct sub-category. Their error message however did not reveal this, I had to figure that out by myself.

me too :/ ..

Me too!! After struggling for thirty minutes, I give up!! Off to the Apple store.

You were able to post here.

For us to help with the "not allowed" problem, you need to describe in detail what YOUR experience was - every step from the very beginning

You will likely have more fun at the Apple Store, but be aware the Genius Bar will not see you without a reservation

choose "Get help now" link on this page > Genius Bar - Apple Store

Yes, I'm able to reply to a thread that already exists. But I can't create a new topic of my own.

Thanks for the reply.

That is a known glitch that only happens to some folks, sometimes.

Tell us what your "choices" on where to post the new discussions were

You cannot post to a "Parent" forum, only a "Child"

Not "Support Communities / iPad"

but "Support Communities / iPad / Using iPad"

I had this issue, and found the reason!

You have to select the category of the question you are asking.

It will not hint you to do so, but you have to.

Realized this after trying for like 20 minutes....

Hope it helps.

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