iPadOS 18.2 not full screen anymore

Ever since updating to 18.2 OS on my 2020 Ipad pro all apps open in a smaller window by default.. I have to then use the three dots everytime to enter full screen window

How can i default it to be in full screen everytime to begin with?




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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 3:56 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 4:25 AM

As described, you have enabled Stage Manager - this being the "windowed" desktop environment.


If you disable Stage Manager in iPad settings, Apps will instead run in their 'full screen" presentation; in this mode, you can still use split-screen and slide-over views should you choose to do so:


Settings > Multitasking & Gestures - select Split View & Slide Over



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Jan 6, 2025 4:25 AM in response to Bloke28

As described, you have enabled Stage Manager - this being the "windowed" desktop environment.


If you disable Stage Manager in iPad settings, Apps will instead run in their 'full screen" presentation; in this mode, you can still use split-screen and slide-over views should you choose to do so:


Settings > Multitasking & Gestures - select Split View & Slide Over



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