User level: Level 1 (4 points)ipados 27 introduced stuttering where an app freezes for a few seconds before then actioning queued events (e.g. YouTube app attempting to scroll through videos, screen freezes, and then suddenly shoots forward several “pages”). Anyone else getting this? (Have restarted iPad, and installed most recent patch and still getting it).
(On iPad Air 13-inch (M2) and currently iPadOS 27.0.1)
Posted on Oct 1, 2026 9:48 AM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 1, 2026 10:16 AM in response to Kelley_X
Yes, this does appear to be a problem with iPadOS 27/27.0.1 - even after the expected indexing processes (that typically requires several days) have completed. Performance issues, including lagging animation effects and poor/stuttering scrolling, are affecting a wide range of iPad and iPad Pro models.
A forced restart of your iPad may alleviate - but not fully eliminate - the problem:
Force restart iPad - Apple Support
At this time, there is little that you can do other than to report the problem to Apple via its Product Feedback portal - by submitting a Bug Report:
If submitting a Bug Report, please 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 alone - as this rarely includes the current versions.
You would might also report the issue directly from Apple Support. 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
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 2, 2026 3:45 AM in response to Kelley_X
Thanks to both respondents - looks like the indexing has finally finished (took over a week for me) and it seems that the stuttering has stopped. Ticked “helpful” for you both.
User level: Level 8 (43,363 points)Oct 1, 2026 9:57 AM in response to Kelley_X
Give it time. A couple of days after an update is usually enough. Not an usual phenomenon on older devices as the system reindexes itself.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 1, 2026 10:07 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
It’s been over a week since initial iPadOS install. Is there a way to either kill or restart the process? Or to switch off the feature entirely?
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 2, 2026 4:22 AM in response to Kelley_X
Thank you for confirming that, with completion of re-indexing, the issue has seemingly cleared.
You might still wish to consider performing a precautionary restart.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368606