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Inspiring
April 15, 2020
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P: Mouse support on iPadOS/mobile

  • April 15, 2020
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Hello, I use an Ipad Pro with my magic mouse. Photoshop does work normally when using my  apple pencil, but not when using my mouse (all the other sofwares work normally with the mouse). Is it any way to fix it?

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Inspiring
June 23, 2021

6/23/2021

I am having the same problem.  Basic movement (left, right, image orientation) works but everything else does not work.  I had purchased Affinity Photo before I got the iOS version of Photoshop and it works 100% fine with the same setup.

iPad Pro 12.9, 4th Gen

Magic Mouse Bluetooth.

David Mohr
Participating Frequently
April 16, 2020
Howdy Pilar,
What specifically happens with you try to use your Magic Mouse with Photoshop on the iPad that's different?
Thanks,David
Warren Heaton
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 15, 2020
It wouldn't hurt to try a different mouse, but I'm not sure that's the issue.

I could double-check that your iOS is up to date and reinstall Photoshop or iPad.
Inspiring
April 15, 2020
OMG! So it means I have to try with a different mouse... 
I ́m using a Magic Mouse. Certain bottoms work some others dont, so I have to use my hand (For example when moving layers).... 
Warren Heaton
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 15, 2020
When you say "normally", do you mean that there is no pressure sensitivity?  

I'm able to use a Bluetooth mouse with my iPad Pro as expected in Photoshop for iPad as well as other apps.  (I use a Logitech MX instead of the Apple Magic Mouse.)

When painting with a mouse instead of an Apple Pencil, it's as if maximum pressure is being applied.

I think this matched the Desktop version where pressure sensitivity requires using a graphics tablet and stylus.