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TerrigalNSW
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How do I close apps on iPad after updating to iPadOS 27.0.1?

I updated my iPad with OS.27.0.1 but can no longer double tap the home button to reduce the size of the screen/app I’m viewing which then allowed me to swipe it up to close it




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Original Title: OS.27.0.1 ISSUE

Posted on Oct 18, 2026 7:25 AM

1 reply

Allan Jones
User level: Level 10 (85,896 points)

Oct 18, 2026 9:39 AM in response to TerrigalNSW

This shows current gestures:


Learn gestures to navigate iPad - Apple Support


The way of closing and quitting apps changes with iPadOS 25 or 26 and I still feel like I'm riding the reeducation trolley!

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378376