iPad mini 5 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

iPad mini 5 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

iPad mini 5 users are complaining about a variety of issues as we push away from the latest iPadOS 15 release.

The iPad mini 5 is Apple’s older 7.9-inch model. The device went on sale in 2019 and since then we’ve been monitoring feedback from people who bought Apple’s slate.

A lot of the feedback has been great. However, we’ve also seen complaints about the iPad mini 5’s hardware and the iPadOS software it’s currently running.

We expect the list of iPad mini 5 problems to grow as more people decide to skip the iPad Air and iPad Pro and buy Apple’s ultra-portable tablet.

In this guide we’ll take you through the most common problems plaguing Apple’s iPad mini 5. We’ll also provide you with some tips and resources that should come in handy if you start noticing bugs and performance issues on your device.

iPad mini 5 Problems

Some iPad mini 5 users are running into problems. And while some of these issues are minor bugs, others are far more problematic.

We’re seeing complaints about iCloud Restore problems. This is also a common issue with new devices and it can be rather tricky to fix. If you run into issues restoring from iCloud, head here for a few potential fixes.

If you’re unable to activate your iPad mini 5, check Apple’s System Status page and see if “iOS Device Activation” is green. If it’s not green, you’ll want to wait until it’s green and then try again.

If it’s green and you still can’t activate, make sure you have a SIM card in your device. If you’re getting a “No Sim” or “Invalid SIM” error head here for help.

In addition to those problems, we’re seeing complaints about abnormal amounts of yellow tint, animations stuttering, connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth), Touch ID issues, battery life issues, problems with various apps, sound problems, and an assortment of other issues.

We expect the list to grow as more people adopt the iPad mini 5 in 2022 and beyond.

Where to Find Feedback

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

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

We’ve also put together a guide that will take you through the best reasons to, and not to, install the latest iPadOS firmware right now. Check it out if you need additional feedback.

How to Fix iPad mini 5 Problems

If you start noticing issues on your tablet don’t make an appointment yet. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the issue on your own in minutes.

First, you’ll want to take a look at our list of fixes for the most common iPadOS 15 problems. It covers Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth problems, and many others.

If your battery life isn’t up to snuff, take a look at our list of tips. And if you’re noticing abnormal amounts of lag or stuttering, take a look at our guide to fixing those issues.

If you can’t find a fix for your problem in one of those guides, head on over to Apple’s discussion forums for potential fixes. The users there are generally very helpful.

If you’d prefer to get in touch 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.

Your iPad mini 5 may be under warranty so they might offer you a replacement if there’s a serious defect.

How to Downgrade Your iPad mini 5’s Software

Sometimes you will have the option to downgrade your iPad mini 5 from one version of iPadOS to another. This is useful if you can’t find a fix and can’t wait for Apple to fix your issues.

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

What’s Next

It’s unclear when the next version of iPadOS will roll out.

Apple’s confirmed a new version of iPadOS 15 and iPadOS 15.5 is in beta testing ahead of its public release. iPadOS 15.5 should roll out sometime in May alongside iOS 15.5.

If your problems are really bad, you can try downloading the iPadOS 15.5 beta onto your iPad mini 5 right now and see if it helps improve performance.

For more on iPadOS 15.5 and the beta, have a peek at our walkthrough. For more about the iPadOS 15.5 release date, check out our guide.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 15.4.1 & 11 Reasons You Should

Install iOS 15.4.1 for Better Security

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If security is important to you, you'll want to think about installing Apple's iOS 15.4.1 update right away.

iOS 15.4.1 has one new security patch on board and you can read more about it over on Apple's website. It will help protect your phone from harm.

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 15.4.1 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 15.4.1 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.