Swipe up to unlock taking screenshot on iPad

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Swipe up to unlock taking screenshot on iPad

I know this has been asked elsewhere but there was no solution offered so far and it is starting to get annoying.

Swipe up from the middle edge of the screen on an iPad in Landscape and it takes a screenshot instead of just unlocking the device. Have not installed beta’s on this device and it has happened across all iPadOS 16 versions (inc 16.3). iPad has been restarted multiple times during this time.

I am using it with the Magic Keyboard in case that is a variable.

iPad Pro, 11-inch, 4th Gen, Cell 5G

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 1:57 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 25, 2023 12:38 PM in response to iSub83

Hi iSub83,

Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Does this only happen when you are in Landscape mode on your iPad? Does your iPad take a screenshot in landscape mode if you follow the steps here? See: Take a screenshot on your iPad

How to take a screenshot on an iPad without a Home button

1. Press the top button and either volume button at the same time.*

2. Quickly release both buttons.

3. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it.

Kind regards.

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iSub83 Author

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Jan 26, 2023 8:41 PM in response to Keisha_Keisha

Hi Keisha,

The usual screenshot process (lock + volume) works fine. I always use my iPad in landscape but have only noticed this issue since using it with the Magic Keyboard instead of the STM case I had been using. I never use the iPad in portrait to know if the issue is isolated to landscape mode.

Thanks!

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Answer 3

Jan 27, 2023 7:46 AM in response to iSub83

iSub83,

Thanks for the update. In that case, the next step will be to Contact Apple Support directly for further assistance.

Take care.

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