Unwanted gestures keep turning themselves back on - ipad ios 17

Swipe Finger From Corner keeps switching itself on after I’ve switched it off (again). I want it off because I scroll on Safari with my left hand & if the gesture is turned on, this action often closes the window. Really, really annoying. I want to keep Swipe Finger From Corner permanently off for this reason, but it just keeps switching itself back on (which I discover when the browser window suddenly closes). This happens several times a day. Any solutions?

Posted on Feb 19, 2024 1:04 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2024 2:27 PM

Presumably you are attempting to disable corner-swipe gestures here:

Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Swipe Finger from Corner - set to OFF


You can also individually disable each of the corner gestures:

Settings > Multitasking & Gestures >

  • Bottom Left Corner > select OFF
  • Bottom Right Corner > select OFF



If the above settings continue to self-reset, begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force 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


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings - after which you will need to restore your data from your backup:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044



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Feb 19, 2024 2:27 PM in response to OneJenofMany

Presumably you are attempting to disable corner-swipe gestures here:

Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Swipe Finger from Corner - set to OFF


You can also individually disable each of the corner gestures:

Settings > Multitasking & Gestures >

  • Bottom Left Corner > select OFF
  • Bottom Right Corner > select OFF



If the above settings continue to self-reset, begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force 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


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings - after which you will need to restore your data from your backup:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044



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