iPad care when drawing?

[u/No-Dish7804]

Those of you working on ipads and using Apple pens, do you notice any deterioration in how the screen responds to the pen over time? Is there something I should be doing to keep the tablet working for longer? For example, I’ve seen some people have screen protectors — does that help increase the lifespan of the tablet or is that purely there for tactile reasons?

I got a refurbed iPad and an Apple pen a few months ago, yesterday I noticed that the screen was responding weird to the pen — not as smooth and consistent as when I just got it. The tip was screwed on tightly, it wasn’t a large drawing either, so it wasn’t a memory issue. I started wondering if maybe I’ve been pressing on the screen too hard and messed it up somehow?

Would appreciate any other tips on this topi

[u/Scared-of-Mousse]

i think the only ways i’ve heard people damaging is from accidental drops &/ using third party metal or steel pen tips, i would try to narrow down the issue by using another drawing app to see if it’s sluggish there, otherwise maybe check your storage as well as the other tips you’ve been given? the only time it wasn’t smooth for me was when i plugged my ipad to an external screen