iOS 14 Update and copy/paste doesn’t work

You have to click exactly on top of the “I” bar icon where the next character you type would be inserted in order to get the “select all” option to come up.

OK.

So I managed to fix the issue with handoff Universal Clipboard.

I disabled the handoff option on both my macbook and my iphone.... logged out of icloud account....restarted my devices.... then I logged back in with my icloud account on all devices... enabled handoff on all devices and then it worked again

Hit done and go to the very bottom of the document in the white space below the end of the document and slowly tap. Sometimes you’ll get it. Sometimes the second slow tap will get it - sometimes the third slow tap will bring up Select all

Hello,

I had the same issues and found a different solution after a lot of frustrated attempts.

I was trying to copy a text from Messages to WhatsApp. Here is what I did:

1. Selected the text from the app you want to copy the text from (in my case, it was Messages)
2. A "pop-up" menu will show up on top of the selection. Choose "Share..."
3. Another "pop-up" menu will appear, select the app you want to your text to be pasted into
4. That's it! Once your text shows up on the app of your choice, you will be able to continue to edit it as per usual.

I hope this will be useful!

Same problem for me. The solution that works for me was to activate Handoff on my ipad (settings|general|airplay and handoff)

For texts, double tap on them to highlight a word.

Just an update, as I thought it was fixed, then it went right back to not letting me C&P, but there is hope, I just tried the double tapping in notes and it’s working flawlessly, at least right now, don’t hold your breath as Apple are sure to ‘fix it’ and we’ll all be back at the start again

Double tap the word you want to select

You need to double tap the screen

Double-tap where you want to copy

Double tap the screen.

I have been having the same problem! Everything on my phone and all apps are up-to-date. Ever since updating to iOS 14, I cannot copy and paste. This goes for any app where I’m writing text. I can’t select text, select all text, copy, or paste. When I try to do so, the only thing it lets me do is move my cursor around text but I can’t grab text. Additionally, if I tap on an already sent message or photo to copy it, I can successfully select “copy” but then when I go to paste somewhere else, the copied item is missing and it’s as if I never copied anything to begin with. I usually have to go through this process 3-4 times before my phone actually remembers that I copied an item. It is very frustrating. I hope Apple fixes this bug ASAP.

I find it weird that people are still having this problem. Mine stopped when I deleted Facebook app off all devices only use in a browser and login and out.. my problem with Apple is I sold my iphone6 and forgot my iPad was connected what a problem to update and iPad is continually asking for non existent ids password, finally got around it connect to a desk top only to go through the hole procedure to tell me, that the iPad can’t be found, what! I say, , ,! Wrong cord.. it wouldn’t wipe setting and restore because I was using wrong cord..Stay tune.. The life of a extinct Apple ID..It’s now taking on a new life form, will my lighten cable stand it’s defence..

I’ve got an iPad Pro and I use the FB app and just tested it and I could copy from a post on my newsfeed. Just hold down at the start of the word (or sentence) and drag as per norm, if that doesn’t work, and nothing would surprise me with Apple, just use a web browser and you should have no problem. Hope this helps and stay safe from down here in Aotearoa

To copy the text value of the address only and not the maps link:

On iOS Maps:

Hold your finger down on the actual text of the address for 2 seconds till the whole field becomes interactive, then let go. an instance bubble of "Copy" should pop up to copy the text.

On Mac OS Maps:

With your cursor click on the actual text of the address you are trying to copy and hold for two seconds, then let go. an instance bubble of Copy should pop up.

Its really annoying that Apple is employing dark UX (user experience) to artificially curve the normal UX to copy text that is so utilitarian everywhere else in the ecosystem. Apple doesn't have "Copy Address" in the contextual menu, It does not have it in the "Share Menu" and the text is somehow automagically not selectable. Not only does this infuriate Apple's users with google-like behavior, its so easily fixable. This is some board room bs of trying to control user behavior the wrong way in the hopes that enough pain and annoyance will acquiesce them into just using Apple Maps. No one but you [decision maker] is buying your own steaming pile. This type of dinosaur thinking are the seeds of extinction. If your mapping capabilities were truly the best, then you'd have no problem letting your users decide what is best for them in any given situation.

Please fix this Tim. Pretty please.

And also, please add downloadable data and peer to peer event sighting like Gaia or OsmAndMaps does. Apple Maps could be so much more useful if you all didn't treat it like an after thought.