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iPad Air 5 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

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2 years ago

08/22/2022

Owners of Apple’s iPad Air 5 are complaining about a variety of bugs, performance issues, and hardware problems as we push deeper into the year.

While most iPad Air 5 problems we’ve come across are related to the tablet’s iPadOS 15 software, we’ve also seen some rather worrying complaints about its hardware.

The good news is that we haven’t heard about any widespread problems with the iPad Air 5 though we do expect problems to pickup as more people purchase the tablet and as current owners put more mileage on their device.

With that in mind we want to take you through the most common iPad Air 5 problems, potential fixes for common problems, places to find feedback about the iPad Air 5’s performance, and a look at what’s in Apple’s iPadOS 15 pipeline.

iPad Air 5 Problems
iPad Air 5 Performance
How to Fix iPad Air 5 Problems
iPadOS 15 Downgrade Status
What’s Next for iPadOS

iPad Air 5 Problems

While they aren’t widespread, we have seen complaints about iPad Air 5 activation issues.

If you’re having issues activating your new iPad Air, check Apple’s System Status page. If you don’t see a green symbol next to iOS Device Activation, you’ll want to wait until it’s green. Once it’s green, try activating your device again.

If the symbol is green and the activation process still isn’t working, make sure you have a SIM card inserted into your tablet. If you’re receiving a “No Sim” or “Invalid SIM” error, you’ll want to head over to this guide for assistance.

We’re also hearing about issues with first and third-party apps, Bluetooth issues, Wi-Fi problems, Touch ID issues, sound problems, Exchange issues, login issues, cellular data issues, iCloud issues, and more.

Some iPad Air 5 users are also complaining about build quality issues. Owners are saying the back of the device feels too thin and this has led to creaking.

iPad Air 5 Performance

If you’re running into problems on your iPad Air 5, you’re curious about issues impacting other iPad Air 5 uses, or if you’re thinking about buying one, you’ll want to dig into feedback about the device’s performance. There are a few places to do that.

We recommend keeping an eye on YouTube, Apple’s discussion forums, social media sites like Twitter, and the MacRumors forums.

How to Fix iPad Air 5 Problems

If you encounter an issue on your iPad Air 5 there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the problem on your own. If you can’t, you’ll need to contact Apple support, your carrier, or take your tablet into an Apple Store.

If you’ve having issues, take a look at our list of fixes for the most common problems. Our guide provides fixes for some of the most common iPad issues.

We’ve also released a guide that could help you improve iPad Air 5’s battery life if you think it’s draining faster than it should be. We also have a guide that will help you fix poor performance.

If you can’t find a fix in one of our guides, you’ll want to check Apple’s discussion forums and see if a user there can find a solution there.

If you can’t find anything on Apple’s forums, or somewhere else on the web, you should get in contact with Apple. You can do so via the company’s support account on Twitter. You can also get in contact with Apple Support via the company’s website.

If you’d rather get answers in person, you can try taking your iPad Air 5 into your local Apple Store to see if they can diagnose your problem. If you’ve got an Apple Store in your area, you’ll want to schedule a Genius Bar appointment.

Your iPad is currently under warranty so there’s a chance the company offers you a replacement if the issue is indeed hardware-related.

iPadOS 15 Downgrade Status

If you’re dealing with software problems on your iPad Air 5, you can try moving your device back to the previous version of iPadOS 15 if the option is available. Currently, it is.

If you’re unfamiliar with the iPadOS downgrade process our downgrade guide will walk you through everything you need to know before you make the move.

Next iPadOS Update

If your device is struggling on iPadOS 15.6.1, you’re on your own for the time being.

Apple is currently working on its new iPadOS 16 operating system and the software is currently in beta testing ahead of its official release this fall.

As of right now we expect iPadOS 16 to hit iPad models, including the iPad Air 5, in October.

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Install iOS 15.8.2 for Better Security

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If security is important to you, and you missed older versions of iOS 15, you'll want to think about installing Apple's iOS 15.8.2 update right away.

iOS 15.8.2 doesn't have any security updates on board. But, if you missed prior versions of iOS 15, you'll get their patches when you upgrade.

iOS 15.8.1 wasn't a big update, but it did have a pair of security patches on board. They're important and they will help protect your device from harm.

iOS 15.8 had an important security patch on board.

iOS 15.7.9 brought a new security patch with it. It addressed an issue where hackers could gain access via PassKit (Apple Wallet) image. For more information, head over to Apple's website.

iOS 15.7.8 had 10 security patches on board. These patches are essential if you want to keep your device and its data safe from harm. Apple's outlined the changes in detail and they're worth a look.

iOS 15.7.7 brought three security patches to iPhone models lingering on iOS 15. For more about them, head over to Apple's security site.

iOS 15.7.6 had several security updates on board. For more information about those patches, head here.

The iOS 15.7.5 update patched up actively exploited vulnerabilities making it an extremely important upgrade for your iPhone. To learn more about the patches, check out Apple's guide.

iOS 15.7.4 brought important security fixes to older iPhone models as well. If you want to learn more about these changes, check out Apple's guide.

iOS 15.7.3 also brought a batch of security patches to iPhone. You can learn more about these changes right here.

iOS 15.7.2 brought numerous patches along with it. For more about them, head over to Apple's website for more details.

iOS 15.7.1 update brought 17 security patches with it while iOS 15.7 delivered 11 security patches to iPhone. If you want a look at the details, head over to Apple's security site for more information.

If you missed iOS 15.6.1, it had two security patches on board. You can read more about the pair on Apple's website.

If you missed Apple's iOS 15.6 update, it had 30+ security upgrades on board. You can learn more about them right here.

If you missed iOS 15.5 it brought 27 new security patches to the iPhone. You can learn more about these patches over on Apple's security site.

If you missed iOS 15.4.1, it had one new security patch on board. You can read more about it over on Apple's website.

If you missed the iOS 15.4 update, it had a whopping 36 new security patches on board. If you want to learn more about these patches, head on over to Apple's security site for the particulars.

If you missed iOS 15.3.1, it had one security patch on board. For more about it, head over to Apple's security page.

If you missed iOS 15.3, you'll also get its patches with your upgrade. iOS 15.3 brought 10 new security patches to iPhone users. If you're interested in the details, you can read more about them right here.

If you missed iOS 15.2.1, you'll get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about the change over on Apple's website.

If you missed Apple's iOS 15.2 update, you'll get its 30+ security patches with your upgrade. You can read all about them over on the company's security site.

iOS 15.2 also included some important upgrades to privacy. The software brought the company's App Privacy Report to Settings.

This lets you see how often your apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more during the last seven days. You can also see their network activity.

In addition, iOS 15.2 brought Apple's communication safety features for kids. You'll find these features in the Messages app, in Siri, in Spotlight, and in Search.

If you missed iOS 15.1, iOS 15.8.2 will bring its security patches to your iPhone. You can read more about them on Apple's website.

If you missed iOS 15.0.2 you'll also get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about it right here.

iOS 15.0 also brought numerous security patches to your iPhone. If you'll be moving up from iOS 14 and you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website.

Apple's updated its website with new information about iOS 15's batch of security patches. The company now says the software patched up an issue that could have exposed a user's private Apple ID information and in-app search history.

It also says iOS 15 patched up an issue that allowed apps to override Privacy preferences.

If you skipped iOS 14.8 or any older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 15.8.2 update as well.

In addition to those patches, iOS 15 comes with some security and privacy upgrades including improvements to Siri. Requests made to Siri are now processed on the device itself using Neural Engine. This makes it more secure.

If you're an Apple Card user, you'll now get a security code that changes regularly to use when you make online transactions.

Apple's also included a built-in authenticator that's similar to Google Authenticator. This will let you generate verification codes for enhanced sign-in security under your Passwords.

There's also a Mail feature that hides your IP address.