Chenbmac

Q: Sketch/Draw mode is missing from new NOTES app (iPad 3rd generation - iOS9)...What's wrong?

I upgraded my iPad 3rd generation to iOS9, and tried to use the sketch/draw mode, but all my efforts to find this feature within the app were to no avail....what's wrong? anybody else experiencing this issue?

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 9:11 PM

Close

Q: Sketch/Draw mode is missing from new NOTES app (iPad 3rd generation - iOS9)...What's wrong?

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

first Previous Page 5 of 5
  • by chrisclinton,

    chrisclinton chrisclinton Nov 16, 2015 9:34 AM in response to SergZak
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Nov 16, 2015 9:34 AM in response to SergZak

    This works.  However, not seeng "on my iPad" in notes, I went to settings, notes, and turned it on. Voila!

  • by StevieeH,

    StevieeH StevieeH Dec 1, 2015 12:29 AM in response to chrisclinton
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Dec 1, 2015 12:29 AM in response to chrisclinton

    I Thought I'd lost the ability to add sketching etc to my notes, after having HAD the ability previously.  I saw this screen....

    image.png

    Above the the top row of the keyboard (in the centre) is a short white line. I dragged it upwards and saw the icons I thought I'd lost.

  • by shaneola,

    shaneola shaneola Dec 9, 2015 8:45 AM in response to Chenbmac
    Level 1 (5 points)
    iPod
    Dec 9, 2015 8:45 AM in response to Chenbmac

    I am also seeing this problem on my  iPad. But after upgrading and opening notes, it shows new features like sketch.

    So it's got to be a mistake by Apple  unless they are intentionally trying to anger those with older devices.

  • by shaneola,

    shaneola shaneola Dec 13, 2015 9:56 AM in response to Chenbmac
    Level 1 (5 points)
    iPod
    Dec 13, 2015 9:56 AM in response to Chenbmac

    Tools are visible when notes is launched after update

  • by beniusis,

    beniusis beniusis Feb 17, 2016 2:47 AM in response to Chenbmac
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Feb 17, 2016 2:47 AM in response to Chenbmac

    Hi all i had same problem on iphone 5s and

    SergZak's solution worked for me. But first i had to go to "settings" and into "notes" and activate "on my iphone" list.

    Job done.! Thanks SergZak.

  • by Fesseha11,

    Fesseha11 Fesseha11 May 8, 2016 2:13 AM in response to epereira
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 8, 2016 2:13 AM in response to epereira

    Apple engineers/marketing is less and less creative very disappointed for not including such a small change. We miss Steve Jobs.. Apple is going in the wrong direction-- It is time to rethink of being diehard Apple fan...

  • by Fesseha11,

    Fesseha11 Fesseha11 May 8, 2016 2:23 AM in response to shaneola
    Level 1 (4 points)
    May 8, 2016 2:23 AM in response to shaneola

    This is a marketing ploy... And I think Apple will lose more supporters... It is time to look into Sam Sung tablets for my entire class...

  • by annabeth200,

    annabeth200 annabeth200 Jun 3, 2016 2:29 PM in response to Fesseha11
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Jun 3, 2016 2:29 PM in response to Fesseha11

    Actually you are able to use the sketch feature on iPad 3s as well. What you need to do is:

    1. Go into Notes

    2. Select the back arrow

    3. Select "On my iPad"

    4. Create a new note

    5. Type something random, anything. If you want, title the note.

    6. Stop typing and touch somewhere on the screen that is not part of the new note you are typing. This will remove the keyboard.

    7. When you view your new note without editing, you should see that there is a little scribble icon at the bottom of the screen. Select this.

    8. You should now have the sketch screen open.

     

    NOTE: This was only attempted after updating my iPad 3 to the latest update. This should work on iPad Air 2s as well. After the latest update, however, there is also an easier way on the iPad 3. It is as follows:

    1. Open Notes

    2. Start a new note; it doesn't matter what folder it's in

    3. When the keyboard is open, you should see a little white line in the center at the very top, above all the letters. It's barely noticeable.

    4. Carefully press and hold the white line and drag your finger/stylus towards the top of the screen

    5. A new section of the keyboard should appear, and at the very right of this new section, you should see the scribble icon.

    6. Select this to begin sketching.

     

    NOTE: This new section will stick with the keyboard anytime you type, although the scribble icon will not remain. The section offers word recommendations as well as an undo and redo button, and the bold, italic, and underlined options. As a second note, you should be able to add a sketch to any note you've made in the past by selecting the scribble icon at the bottom right.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jun 3, 2016 4:57 PM in response to annabeth200
    Level 9 (54,563 points)
    iPhone
    Jun 3, 2016 4:57 PM in response to annabeth200

    Are you sure you don't have an iPad 4? What kind of connection do you have 30 pin or Lightning?

first Previous Page 5 of 5