Disconnecting an iPad from an iPhone doesn’t mean that you can’t use both devices at the same time or that you can’t use them together again, or even that you hate either of these devices with a passion. Disconnecting simply means disconnecting the two devices when they are connected to one another, which is not something that happens all the time. You might want to disconnect your iPad and iPhone if you don’t have something important saved on either device, for example, personal photos or financial information. You might also want to disconnect them in order to conserve battery power: If your iPhone and iPad are connected all the time but in standby mode, then as soon as one of them goes into sleep mode, it will kick the other one out of sleep mode automatically so they remain connected. There are several different ways to disconnect an iPad from an iPhone, depending on what operating system they are running and what version of iOS they have installed. In most cases, there is no need to download any special apps, as this can be done directly from within your device settings menu.
How To Disconnect An iPad From An iphone?
Using iOS 11 or Later
If your iPad and iPhone have been set up to use the newest version of iOS, you will be able to disconnect them in a few different ways. One is to go to the Devices section of your Settings menu, select the device you want to disconnect, then choose Disconnect at the top of the screen. You will also be able to disconnect your iPad and iPhone from the iCloud settings page, where your device’s name or icon will be displayed along with a Connect button at the top of the screen. Clicking this will display a list of all your devices that have been linked to your iCloud account, and you can click on any of them to select the device you would like to disconnect.
Disconnecting an iPad from an iPhone with iOS 11 or later
Another way to disconnect an iPad from an iPhone is to go to the settings menu on your device, and tap Bluetooth. Here you can toggle the Bluetooth switch off to disconnect your device, although you may need to do this with both devices as the iPad may have automatically kept the iPhone connected. You can also go to the settings menu on your phone, tap Bluetooth, and tap Forget This Device. When you have done this, you can toggle the Bluetooth switch off on your iPad. The two devices will remain connected only for as long as they are both in range of each other, so once you move out of range the iPad will lose its connection with the iPhone.
Disconnecting an iPad from an iPhone on iOS 10 or Earlier
If you’ve been using an older version of iOS, disconnecting an iPad from an iPhone will require a slightly different process. Disconnecting your devices from iCloud is the first step. You will be able to do this from your Settings menu. Once you have done that, you will need to go to your iPhone and switch off the Airplane Mode switch. This will disconnect your iPhone from the Internet and prevent it from connecting to your iPad. You will then need to go to your iPad, switch off the Airplane Mode switch, and turn off the Wi-fi if you have it set to remain on. You may also want to go to the Bluetooth option on your iPad and switch off that connection, although this is optional.
How to use Find My iPhone to Disconnect Your Device
If you have lost your iPhone and iPad, you can use the Find My iPhone app on your computer or another device to log into iCloud and use the “Disconnect” button to end the connection between your device and your iPad. You may need to enter your device’s passcode if it has been locked or disabled, but once you do you will be able to choose the device that you want to disconnect and end its connection to your iPad.
Steps to take when you’ve lost your device and want to disconnect it
If you have lost your device and you want to disconnect it from your iPad, you should find out either which network your device is connected to or what network it was last connected to. You can do this by logging into your iCloud account and selecting Find My iPhone. Here you will be able to see the name and last known location of your device, as well as the name of the network it is currently connected to. If you know the name of the network, you can log into the settings menu on your iPad and open the Wi-fi option to see a list of all networks that are in range. Next to each of these networks is either a green or red button. To end the connection between your device and your iPad, you will need to tap the red button next to the network to which your device is connected.
Conclusion
Disconnecting an iPad from an iPhone is a straightforward process, provided you know what version of iOS they are using and how to access your device settings menu. You may need to wait until you have moved out of range of your device before your iPad will completely lose its connection to it, and you may need to turn off the Bluetooth connection on your phone and tablet to avoid them being connected again. If you have lost your device, you can use the Find My iPhone app to log into iCloud and disconnect your device from your iPad, which will prevent any data from being transferred between the two.
FAQs:
Q: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, what can I do if I want to use my iPad with it?
A: You can simply purchase an iPad dock that will allow you to connect your phone to your iPad and make it easier to navigate each device. There are many different docks available, including the Belkin Base Station, which allows you to charge your phone at the same time as you use it with your iPad.
Q: I have lost my iPad, what should I do?
A: To find out which network your device is currently connected to, log into iCloud on your iPhone or iPad and choose to Find My iPhone. Once in Find My iPhone, tap the name of the network that you think is connected with your device. If this is not the right network for your device, tap the settings button at the bottom of the screen and select Edit Network Settings. This will allow you to change which network is associated with your device. If you have used a Wi-fi connection within the range of any other device that has a similar name or number as yours (i.e. iPad 1), then this could be the correct network for you; if not then look for networks using numbers that are close to yours (i.e. 7). Once found, follow steps 2 through 5 listed above in order to disconnect from this network and end its connection with your iPad.
