iPad Pro 10.5 screen randomly freezes - anyone else have this?

Brand new (obviously) iPad Pro 10.5. It happens, very intermittently but it happens. It's like the touch screen is dead. Double-clicking the home button brings up the task list. You can then move to a different app. But then the screen is still dead. Turning the screen off and on will reset things, so that the screen becomes live again. Frustrating and not something I've ever seen before. This is my fourth iPad. Maybe it's defective? Just wondering is it just me or do other people see this too.

iPad Air 2 WiFi, Cellular, iOS 10.2

Posted on Jul 5, 2017 5:18 PM

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Posted on May 8, 2018 6:08 AM

Mine got a lot better with 11.3 but then restarted with the issue a few days later. Took it to Apple store and they replaced it. Tech said it’s most likely a logic board issue. While reduce motion, and disabling promotion helps this gimps your iPad un necessarily. Just get it replaced. Seems like a known issue they’re just not making public.

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Sep 29, 2017 11:39 AM in response to Don Foster

Just to reiterate my own experience as the person who initiated this thread. It happened to me 4 or 5 times during the first week, leading me to post on this forum.


It really hasn’t happened since. There’s been a few times where I have to click the wake button several times to get it to wake. But no more random freezes of the screen. I wonder if the others who reported the problem had a similar experience.

Oct 24, 2017 11:22 AM in response to malum363

Same issue with the pro 256 which is a few weeks old. I’ve tried all the reset options and even reviewed my apps.

It would seem there is no clear solution as even a replacement renders the same issue.

@AppleSupport - Can you provide a status update on your investigation into this and when we can expect some response on a possible resolution? I realise I say ‘possible resolution’ but what I really mean is it’s unaccetapble to pay an arm a leg and few toes for this device and have it behave in this way so please fix it ASAP.

I still have the iPad Air 2 and it’s working just fine.

Nov 1, 2017 3:12 AM in response to ssng

I just bought my 10.5 512gb WiFi + Cellular 4 Days ago and this problem has rendered the iPad Pro 100% useless. $1300 and it’s DEAD. Apple what’s your response to this poor craftsmanship hardware and software related??? Steve Jobs would be LIVID!!! Apple Care not much help either. Worst purchase I’ve made since becoming an Apple Fan 14 years ago. 😢

Nov 13, 2017 5:10 AM in response to malum363

Purchased the iPad Pro for gaming. Screen is randomly unresponsive rendering the iPad useless for this purpose. 12.9”, Model ML0N2LL/A, iOS 11.0.3, 128GB. Any replies or actions from Apple? This is my 4th iPad and have never experienced this issue before. Spent way too much money and expect much better performance and response from Apple. Please help!

Nov 19, 2017 7:22 PM in response to wanhor

Would you report back after you've done the reset and given your iPad a good workout? I've grown weary of doing all the things people have suggested here and elsewhere, and the things Applecare thought would work, all to no avail. I especially don't care do a reset that may end up adding more work even if it's mostly to redo my settings. Thanks.

Nov 21, 2017 5:52 PM in response to soart

I've been a big fan of Apple products since 1999, spending tens of thousands on cool working products. I really want an iPad Pro 12.9" but since Steve Jobs passed they've gone downhill tremendously. It isn't just the new stuff either, my iPad 2 and 4 are both continuously crashing anymore. Apple doesnt monitor this forum and theyll never reply here because of it. Although I can't believe someone from Apple hasn't heard about the different complaints.

It appears they don't care anymore, and just want you to keep buying the hyped new product in their line.


i think I'm done spending another penny on anything Apple. It's going to be hard as I can't stand Microsoft or droid apps either. I guess maybe I'll dig out my old etch a sketch and see how creative I can be after not touching it for 40 years...lol I know it won't freeze up on me!

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