I have only an iPad and iPhone. I do photo projects on iPad pro that involve maps and other guides that require circling of important details or magnifying of street names for example. After iOs 17.1 update I am dead in the water. I do not have a MAC and have no other alternatives. This functionality needs to be brought back!
iPad Pro (6th generation)
There are multiple issues with the Markup Toolbar post update to iPadOS17.x - the two most significant being:
1) Any pre-existing saved Signatures cannot be accessed subsequent to the iPadOS 17.x update. Signatures are stored within your Apple Keychain; signatures pre-existing this update are still accessible from devices running iPadOS 16.x or earlier.
2) The markup Magnifier tool is similarly absent from iPadOS 17.x - despite this function still being documented as available within the updated iPad User Guide.
Absence of these tools affects both Notes drawing and system-wide markup tools.
You might also be well advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - as they may wish to record and escalate as appropriate. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
Apple invite submission of comments and bug reports via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
When submitting a Bug Report (recommended), ensure that you include details of your iPad model and installed version of iPadOS within the body-text of your report. Don't rely upon the pick-list - as this rarely includes the current versions. Every report counts; unless sufficient reports are received, Apple might not assign resources to investigate and resolve the issue.
There are multiple issues with the Markup Toolbar post update to iPadOS17.x - the two most significant being:
1) Any pre-existing saved Signatures cannot be accessed subsequent to the iPadOS 17.x update. Signatures are stored within your Apple Keychain; signatures pre-existing this update are still accessible from devices running iPadOS 16.x or earlier.
2) The markup Magnifier tool is similarly absent from iPadOS 17.x - despite this function still being documented as available within the updated iPad User Guide.
Absence of these tools affects both Notes drawing and system-wide markup tools.
You might also be well advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - as they may wish to record and escalate as appropriate. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
Apple invite submission of comments and bug reports via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
When submitting a Bug Report (recommended), ensure that you include details of your iPad model and installed version of iPadOS within the body-text of your report. Don't rely upon the pick-list - as this rarely includes the current versions. Every report counts; unless sufficient reports are received, Apple might not assign resources to investigate and resolve the issue.
This sucks, man. About half of what I do with that markup tool is use it to add quick and dirty circles to stuff I want to highlight. What a bizarre feature to take away!
Provide feedback to Apple as described above. Unless sufficient reports/complaints are received, Apple may not assign resources to investigate and resolve the issue.
No circles or magnifiers in markup after iOs 17 update!
