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BlueElephant61
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How to fix magnified screen on new iPad Air M4?

My brand new iPad Air M4 has just been set up. It is stuck on a screen that is magnified about 400% because of this I cannot get to any commands to restart it or reset it. Any assistance would be appreciated.



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Original Title: Magnified screen

Posted on Sep 20, 2026 11:14 AM

2 replies

LotusPilot
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)

Sep 20, 2026 2:47 PM in response to BlueElephant61

If your iPad is unresponsive, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow the iPad to charge. While still connected to the Power Adapter, perform a forced-restart. When performed correctly, the iPad will restart:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button; do not release the button until...
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




NB: Ignore the power-off slider if it appears. Continue to hold the top button until the Apple logo is seen. This may take 15-20 seconds.

Zurarczurx
User level: Level 6 (8,142 points)

Sep 20, 2026 11:17 AM in response to BlueElephant61

Try triple tapping with three fingers then hitting "Zoom Out"


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361367