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Can ProMotion be adjusted manually on the iPad Pro


ProMotion on the iPad Pro allows for dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate, ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz, depending on the activity being performed. However, users can manually adjust the maximum frame rate to 60Hz if desired, but they cannot manually set specific refresh rates within the ProMotion range.

To manually limit the frame rate to 60Hz on an iPad Pro with ProMotion, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings App: Locate and tap the Settings app on your iPad Pro.
2. Access Accessibility Settings: Scroll down and select "Accessibility."
3. Navigate to Motion Settings: Within Accessibility, tap on "Motion."
4. Adjust Frame Rate Limit: Find the "Limit Frame Rate" option. To limit the frame rate to 60Hz, toggle the switch to the "On" position. If you want to use the full ProMotion capabilities (up to 120Hz), toggle this switch to the "Off" position[2][6][7].

This adjustment does not disable ProMotion technology entirely but rather caps the maximum refresh rate at 60Hz, which can help conserve battery life or suit personal preference[2][6]. ProMotion itself dynamically adjusts the refresh rate based on the task at hand, so while you can limit it to 60Hz, you cannot manually set it to other specific rates within the ProMotion range.

For those concerned about battery life, enabling Low Power Mode will also automatically limit the frame rate to 60Hz[2].

In summary, while you can manually adjust the maximum frame rate to 60Hz, you cannot manually set specific refresh rates within the ProMotion range on the iPad Pro.

Citations:
[1] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/reduce-onscreen-motion-ipadc509a80c/ipados
[2] https://www.howtogeek.com/765524/how-to-limit-promotion-displays-to-60hz-on-iphone-and-ipad/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg9-Zs0ivcg
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/195mr6g/is_promotion_really_worth_it/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfVDWo8RHr8
[6] https://www.idownloadblog.com/2023/10/02/how-to-turn-off-promotion-iphone-ipad/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqczP-Ov2x0
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUi-wLZqXj0
[9] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/use-and-customize-control-center-ipade572ca56/ipados
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUoSTyn4jDY
[11] https://support.apple.com/en-us/111792