IOS 15 disable split screen

I simply do not know how to tell you how infuriating it makes me how this split screen is suddenly forced upon me when I am trying to write back to sort out a problem with an order from a company beginning with A and ending with n. Get rid please.

Whether or not Apple should have done this is an opinion based question, so there's no point in guessing. The only thing you, me or anyone else can do is to give them feedback.

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FireLeMissiles wrote:

I plan to buy a Galaxy tablet and stop using my iPad (and not buy additional Apple products) until this is fixed.

You should always buy the tool that best meets your needs. No one here can predict when or for that matter, if Apple will change this. What we can predict is that, should they change it, there will be a cohort of people who are angry about it.

Hello ~ As with many things you will find what may be useful to some is not to others. In fact I am using it at the moment. This is a forum for technical issues not necessarily feedback as Apple doesn’t participate here in that way. The fact is it’s on the iPad at present and is likely to be in the future.

~Katana-San~

I have the same exact problem with my 85 year old mother. At least 3 times a week she splits the screen accidentally, and I have to fix it for her - can’t even walk her through it over the phone. I practiced with her one on one for 30 minutes on multiple occasions, but the movements are so subtle it’s difficult for her. PLEASE Apple, give us ability to disable this feature.

Agree woth arniefromcochrane as discriminating against less confident users in the case of an older woman I keep an eye on aged 88 . How to build up someone’s confidence learning to improve using an ipad and then destroy that confidence with not being able to switch off split screens . Unthinking, selfish, age discriminatory practice judging by the other comments too. Please reinstate the ‘ off ‘ switch to this .

I know that . Apple don’t seem to care to count the negative comments in the community but I have given feedback on the appropriate pathway. Just so short sighted of them considering the over 80’s that own an ipad then to also have the most money to spend online but hey ho …

Hello ~ I use the split screen often actually using it right now. I think it is rude to assume someone that is older cannot use an iPad. If you go back and review the terms of use you agreed to when you signed up for this forum you would understand that this is a technical forum to help each other learn about Apple products and help with problems. It is not a complaint center or a “place to blow off steam” Take a look here to learn more about the split screen :

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

I can use it fine but on reading other comments , the examples discussed are relatives and older people in the community and a lady also advised her autistic son has difficulties too . The comments are there to check.

Hello again ~ I am older and also disabled. My grandson has epilepsy and is autistic so I understand exactly what you are saying. I posted the link for you to be able to help the person in your care. I am actually trying to help you by providing the correct place for your feedback and information that may help with improving the use of the iPad in it’s current form. The fact is this may never change and complaining about it here will not do anything at all to get it changed.

~Katana-San~

Apple, you totally misinterpret the question being posed. People don't want to learn how to USE multitasking -- i.e. split screens -- but want to know how to GET RID OF THEM. This is a legitimate concern that I share. Please develop a solution to what is obviously a common difficulty, a new problem that you have inflicted upon users. And then explain the solution clearly, ideally with screenshots.

Completely agree with you Zachary to the point where I am now starting to research alternatives to iPad for when my current model needs replacement. Every time I use my pad to read a book I get the very annoying spit screen so Apple needs to sort this out before LOSING CUSTOMERS.

Hello ~ We are not Apple Support and they do not monitor this site in that way. We can only advise you of how to use it as we don’t make the decisions. We can and however many times have pointed out the best place for your input that will indeed be viewed by someone at Apple. Take a look here:

Product Feedback - Apple

~Katana-San~

ZacharyZenus wrote:

Apple, you totally misinterpret the question being posed. People don't want to learn how to USE multitasking -- i.e. split screens -- but want to know how to GET RID OF THEM.

Please don't assume you speak for everyone. Apple added multitasking because large numbers of people have begging for it since the iPad was released.

Also, Apple isn't reading here for suggestions. The feedback link has been provided.

we still have no response to the request to disable this nuisance.

1) controls at the top center interfere with other controls they overlay

2) once a split screen is activated, it is often difficult to remove it. Sometimes the split won’t move. Sometimes it moves but will not close the unwanted window. Always it takes time to fix.

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