iOS 26.1 glitch-can't swipe up to close apps

I downloaded iOS 26.1 Now I am unable to swipe up to close the app. I have to shut down phone to be able to switch from phone to text or photo or Gmail etc. because I can't access the Home Screen. www. iMyFone Fixppo wants to charge me $30 to fix this problem and I don't even know if they can. Anyone have an answer? Yours, newcomer Kathyw272

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 8:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2025 11:21 AM

kathyw272 wrote:

I downloaded iOS 26.1 Now I am unable to swipe up to close the app. I have to shut down phone to be able to switch from phone to text or photo or Gmail etc. because I can't access the Home Screen. www. iMyFone Fixppo wants to charge me $30 to fix this problem and I don't even know if they can. Anyone have an answer? Yours, newcomer Kathyw272

try this Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

ios 26.2 is the latest version, you can update your phone.

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Dec 13, 2025 11:21 AM in response to kathyw272

kathyw272 wrote:

I downloaded iOS 26.1 Now I am unable to swipe up to close the app. I have to shut down phone to be able to switch from phone to text or photo or Gmail etc. because I can't access the Home Screen. www. iMyFone Fixppo wants to charge me $30 to fix this problem and I don't even know if they can. Anyone have an answer? Yours, newcomer Kathyw272

try this Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

ios 26.2 is the latest version, you can update your phone.

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iOS 26.1 glitch-can't swipe up to close apps

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