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Ipad keyboard says accessory not supported and is not working

IPad keyboard says accessory not supported and is not working.

Posted on Mar 20, 2021 11:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2021 11:59 AM

Are you using an Apple Smart (folio) keyboard?

This alert is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.

The Smart folio keyboard is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.

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