Restoring previous split-screen functionality in iPadOS 26 multitasking mode

Hello everyone! The multitasking mode in the ipadios 26 update is very annoying when I'm working, as the slightest accidental tap causes the app to switch from full-screen mode to window mode, even when I don't need it. I've switched to the version where the full-screen mode is always enabled, but there's no way to split the screen. Previously, with Slide Over and Split View, splitting the screen was convenient and easy, always available when needed and never a hindrance when not. Is there no way to restore the previous functionality?

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Original Title: the new multitasking mode on ipadios 26 is very annoying, are there any other alternatives for splitting the screen like before?

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 8:44 AM

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cassiofm

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28 points

Posted on Sep 25, 2025 2:18 PM

Unfortunately there is no way to go back. And now you cant downgrade to iPadOS18 anymore either. I would recommend sending Feedback to Apple. There is a considerable number of articles and posts elsewhere about people also missing Slide Over and Split View. I left my feedback during the 2 hours I was in the Beta, then I downgraded it back to 18. I use those features all the time so unfortunately I wont be upgrading for the time being.

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Nov 21, 2025 4:46 PM in response to Bulko_Doga

New multitasking windows are horrendous, apps won’t resize and fill the entire screen. Single handily the worst update in iOS history.

Juaneyah

Level 1

8 points

Nov 28, 2025 2:30 PM in response to Bulko_Doga

Please restore the split screen. The updates are ok, but some of us want to have our split screen back. Can you assist with that? None of the suggestions online have worked.

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Usil7

Level 1

12 points

Oct 19, 2025 6:45 PM in response to Bulko_Doga

I must say that I have used my Apple Pro for several years and I most often used the split screen. Please bring that function back. If a Mac can do it, so should the IPAD pro. Very disappointed will force me into an unwanted lap top but it will not be an Apple..gee thanks guys!

LotusPilot

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Nov 28, 2025 2:45 PM in response to Juaneyah

Juaneyak wrote:

Please restore the split screen. The updates are ok, but some of us want to have our split screen back. Can you assist with that?

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Restoring previous split-screen functionality in iPadOS 26 multitasking mode