Just recently I started have this problem with my w year old iPad Air 5. It’s not consistent and maybe app dependent, but sometimes I have to try several times to get the app to close using the swipe up technique that had been very reliable prior.
iPad Air (5th generation)
After ANY iOS/iPadOS upgrade/update, you should ALWAYS perform a simple hard reset/forced restart of your Apple mobile device.
For much newer design iPad models, without a Home button, try the new simple hard reset/forced restart procedure for the new 2018-2022 iPad Pros, 2020/21 iPad Air 4 and 5, the 2021 iPad Mini 6 and the new 2022, 10th gen base models,
1. Press and release the volume button closest to the top Power button
2. Then immediately ( and quickly ) press and release the volume button farthest from the top Power button.
3. Then, press and hold the top single sleep/wake/power button You will see the Slide to Power off button, but keep on holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo, then let it go.
Once you have performed all the steps, wait for a few seconds and your 2018-2022 iPad will boot up completely to the iPad’s Lock screen.
Tap, read and follow this Apple support link below.
Force restart iPad - Apple Support
Best of Luck to You!
After ANY iOS/iPadOS upgrade/update, you should ALWAYS perform a simple hard reset/forced restart of your Apple mobile device.
For much newer design iPad models, without a Home button, try the new simple hard reset/forced restart procedure for the new 2018-2022 iPad Pros, 2020/21 iPad Air 4 and 5, the 2021 iPad Mini 6 and the new 2022, 10th gen base models,
1. Press and release the volume button closest to the top Power button
2. Then immediately ( and quickly ) press and release the volume button farthest from the top Power button.
3. Then, press and hold the top single sleep/wake/power button You will see the Slide to Power off button, but keep on holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo, then let it go.
Once you have performed all the steps, wait for a few seconds and your 2018-2022 iPad will boot up completely to the iPad’s Lock screen.
Tap, read and follow this Apple support link below.
Force restart iPad - Apple Support
Best of Luck to You!
Thank you, MichelPM, I’m giving it a try. Won’t know for sure though because I haven’t seen the problem today. If it persists I’ll let you know.
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