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iOS 15 - Text entry selection/replace glitch?

With the new iOS 15, I am noticing that inside of my Notes app (and anywhere else text can be selected and redone), The screen automatically jumps to the top of whatever application I’m inside of, and snaps to a random part of the screen.


in simple terms, it’s very jumpy, I can’t select anything without selecting a bunch of text I didn’t mean to, and the replace feature isn’t working well at all.


i’m horrible with describing the issue, but I know there have got to be other people experiencing the same thing. is it difficult to select text, or to tap on suggested words and replace them? Is your screen jumping around when you try to do this also?


What is going on here?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 9:20 PM

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Sep 25, 2021 8:02 AM in response to TheRevGuy

Hey there, TheRevGuy!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you are having an issue with your screen seeming jumpy. There are a few recommendations we'd suggest based on what you've described. Go through the following steps one at a time, testing between each to see if the issue is resolved:


  1. Force close any open apps: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch then Restart your iPhone.
  2. Check for, and install, any available updates for your apps by opening the App Store and selecting Updates from the menu across the bottom.
  3. Remove any third party keyboards you may have installed: About the keyboards settings on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


We look forward to hearing how it goes. Please keep us posted and good luck!

Sep 25, 2021 8:40 AM in response to TheRevGuy

Thanks for keeping us posted!


The issues you are experuiencing are unexpected so feedback might not be the best option. At this point, it would be a good idea to be sure there is not a software issue as the root cause of this for you.



We patiently await your results!

iOS 15 - Text entry selection/replace glitch?

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