How to address self-developing hairline cracks on nano texture iPad Pro screen under warranty?

I take it you didn’t purchase AppleCare+, is that correct?

I can say from personal experience that a screen protector will help stop the cracks. I’d also remove from the Otterbox and use a different case or keyboard. From the sounds of it, I’d be suspicious of the case before I’d suggest mysterious cracks appeared and I did nothing.

I concur with Jeff that a different case might be a good idea. Some iPad cases slightly flex the iPad, putting stress on the screen.

Hi, you’re welcome. Your choice obviously, but this is the first reported incident of cracks spontaneously appearing in nano textured glass iPad Pros in this community. Since that model has been out since May 2024, if it were a manufacturing defect I would think more than one unit would be affected. Even searching web, returns nothing substantial.

Nano textured glass is softer than regular glass, which makes it more susceptible to scratches. But the softness makes it much less likely for cracks to appear, even after hard knocks or drops.