I set my iPad to screenshot when dragging from bottom left.
But when I do it just bounces and doesn’t take the screen shot.
I can however use the buttons.
what’s going on?
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17
Be aware that the corner-swipe finger gesture, to trigger a Screenshot, is not available if Stage Manager is active. The gesture is still available, if so configured, using an Apple Pencil.
Finger
Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Swipe Finger from Corner - set to ON
Pencil
Settings > Apple Pencil > [Pencil Gestures] Bottom Left | Right Corner - set as required
Take a screenshot on your iPad - Apple Support
If your iPad is not working as expected, begin with a forced-restart - 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:
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:
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
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assist with troubleshooting:
Be aware that the corner-swipe finger gesture, to trigger a Screenshot, is not available if Stage Manager is active. The gesture is still available, if so configured, using an Apple Pencil.
Finger
Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Swipe Finger from Corner - set to ON
Pencil
Settings > Apple Pencil > [Pencil Gestures] Bottom Left | Right Corner - set as required
Take a screenshot on your iPad - Apple Support
If your iPad is not working as expected, begin with a forced-restart - 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:
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:
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
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assist with troubleshooting:
Screenshot not working when dragging from bottom left on iPad
