Stripped Motion Artwork on ipadOS26

There is a horizontal strip across the screen that only appears when there is a motion artwork. This strip also moves when i do a swipe on the motion artwork.


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 6:13 AM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2025 6:22 AM

You can easily determine if you have a hardware or software. Take a screenshot when the issue is evident - and then review the captured screenshot image.


When reviewed, if the line is not present in the screenshot image, then you have demonstrated that you have a hardware fault. By contrast, if the line is visible in the screenshot, the something other than hardware will be the cause.


Note: When reviewing the image, rotating the iPad screen orientation by 90°, from Portrait to Landscape, will ensure that the image does not coincide with screen hardware defects if present.


Take a screenshot on your iPad – Apple Support


If the test indicates that a hardware problem, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store is recommended - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad. This will likely inform your next steps:


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

iPad Repair – Official Apple Support




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Sep 17, 2025 6:22 AM in response to remix80

You can easily determine if you have a hardware or software. Take a screenshot when the issue is evident - and then review the captured screenshot image.


When reviewed, if the line is not present in the screenshot image, then you have demonstrated that you have a hardware fault. By contrast, if the line is visible in the screenshot, the something other than hardware will be the cause.


Note: When reviewing the image, rotating the iPad screen orientation by 90°, from Portrait to Landscape, will ensure that the image does not coincide with screen hardware defects if present.


Take a screenshot on your iPad – Apple Support


If the test indicates that a hardware problem, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store is recommended - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad. This will likely inform your next steps:


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

iPad Repair – Official Apple Support




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