iPhone X swipe up not working after iOS 13 update

I just updated to iOS 13 this morning and then my 'swipe up' gesture is not working anymore. I can go pass the lock screen but when I'm using an app I can't 'swipe up'. It only scrolls. Any ideas how to fix it?

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 19, 2019 3:55 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2019 4:03 AM

I thought I had this problem after migrating to IOS13. I could not swipe up, but found out through trial and error that if I swiped up and just held my thumb/finger in the center for a second, the app would pop up in the center for dismissal/closure. I turned off "Reduce Motion" under Settings and behavior is normal again. When I swipe up, the app appears and slides up to center for action. YMMV

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Sep 22, 2019 4:03 AM in response to Dogcow-Moof

I thought I had this problem after migrating to IOS13. I could not swipe up, but found out through trial and error that if I swiped up and just held my thumb/finger in the center for a second, the app would pop up in the center for dismissal/closure. I turned off "Reduce Motion" under Settings and behavior is normal again. When I swipe up, the app appears and slides up to center for action. YMMV

Sep 24, 2019 7:28 PM in response to ramburrito

I think most (if not all) of the people with this issue have an aftermarket screen. I had my screen replaced outside of Apple and I've seen many replies from people saying the same. I took my phone to a mall kiosk and they said they were aware of this issue but that the screens they use weren't affected. He popped my screen off and put a new one on and sure enough my gestures are working again. Just my $0.02.

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