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Apple's touchscreen iOS based tablet. Use this tag for all generations and sizes of iPad

The following generations of iPad have been released as of 2018:

  • 1st generation
  • 2nd generation
  • 3rd generation (a.k.a. 'the new iPad')
  • 4th generation (a.k.a. 'iPad with retina display')
  • 7.9-inch
  • iPad Air, 5th generation
  • iPad Air 2 6th generation
  • 12.9-inch 3rd generation (first iPad to feature Face ID)
  • 9.7-inch
  • 10.5-inch
  • 11-inch (first iPad to feature Face ID)
  • iPad, 7th generation
  • iPad, 8th generation

Unless your question is narrowly about one model and not the others (or not otherwise obvious, you can tag your question with iPad to get the widest audience for answers. Also, many questions about iPad issues could really be asked as questions (or for older iPad) if the issue relates more to the software than the particular hardware.

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Can I use an iPad (Wi-Fi+Cellular) as a cellphone?

I just wanted to know whether is possible to use an iPad mini as a cell phone. I am planning to put my SIM card into the iPad mini, which is the Wi-Fi+cellular model.
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How do I reclaim the "other" space on my iPad?

I have 3.3 gigs of space in the "other" category on my 16 gig iPad. The space for "other" has grown over time. I've synced. I've powered down. I've turned all running apps off. How do I reclaim this used space that I'm not using?
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How do I play a YouTube video in the background on my iPad?

I like to 'listen' to YouTube video in the background while I am surfing on my desktop. However, I cannot do this on the iPad as, as soon as I switch from YouTube video to the browser, the video pauses. Is there a solution for this either in the…
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Can the iPad have multiple users?

I'm thinking of getting a "household" iPad (the new iPad) to be shared. Can the iPad have multiple users? Or is there another way to keep email accounts, Safari bookmarks, and Angry Birds scores separated between users?
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Why does the gyroscope in an iPad stop working on an airplane?

The gyroscope (not to be confused with the accelerometer or GPS) in my iPad (3rd generation) works wonderfully both when standing still on the ground as when moving at high speeds in a car on the highway. However, as soon as I try out the gyroscope…
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Can I add an arbitrary RSS feed to Flipboard?

Would you please confirm that it is not possible to add an arbitrary RSS feed to Flipboard on my iPad? I find this so hard to believe that I'm in doubt I missed something...
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What does (MM) mean in the iPad model lineup?

While looking at iPad models, I notice several showing as (MM). In particular, the 4th generation iPad mini with Cellular has models A1454 and A1455 with the latter being labeled (MM). The same exists for A1459/A1460 on the larger iPad with a…
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How can I restore an iPad to factory defaults?

I'm planning to sell / give my old iPad to a friend. I've already saved everything that I want off of the old iPad. How can I restore the old iPad to factory default settings so that my friend can start fresh? It's a first-gen iPad, in case it…
KatieK
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How do I record a screen cap video of the iPad?

I'm looking for a method to record the video without actually filming the device. Does such a method exist?
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What is a good indestructible iPad case for toddlers?

Does anyone know of any iPad cases that are so indestructible, that you would entrust a 3-year-old with an iPad?
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iPad malware warning

I got a warning that I have a malware error 800 something and I need to contact a certain phone #. I know this is bogus but the warning pops up every time I log into safari and will not let me type anything in the search bar or anywhere else for…
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iPad 3G, is it only 3G

Can the iPad 3G only use 3G and Wifi, or can it use Edge or 2G (the little blue dot on iphone)?
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How do I create a link on the iPad home screen to a specific pdf?

I would like to be able to create a link on my iPad's home screen that will open up a specific PDF either in iBooks or some other app. I need to be able to access the PDF even when Internet access in not available. My iPad is used by my 3-year-old…
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Why did a phone app show someone's missing iPad on my address?

Someone just came to my house and asked if I had her iPad. It was missing (stolen?). The app on her phone said it was at my house. She even showed me. I don’t know what app it was. The only people who live here are me and my 86-year-old mom. Why…
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How much free storage in a 16GB iPad?

No, this isn't a "who's buried in Grant' tomb" question. Rather: How much space for apps, music, etc is available on a fresh-out-of-the-box 16GB iPad? My 64GB iPad says that its "capacity" is 58.12 GB, which suggests that almost 8GB is taken up by…
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