I am following all the directions to remove stacks and widgets, but every time I turn my iPad on, they are all there again. How do I permanently delete them?

I am following all the directions to remove stacks and widgets, but every time I turn my iPad on, they are all there again. How do I permanently delete them?

This just started happening after I recently updated.

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on May 3, 2023 9:52 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2023 2:36 AM

If your iPad is not operating as expected after installing a system software update, perform a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


orce restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.



If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


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May 4, 2023 2:36 AM in response to thechristianbernal

If your iPad is not operating as expected after installing a system software update, perform a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


orce restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.



If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


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I am following all the directions to remove stacks and widgets, but every time I turn my iPad on, they are all there again. How do I permanently delete them?

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