iPad screen touch/swiping issues after update

If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated or post-update 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:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

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 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 test and assess your iPad. If a fault is identified, you will be in the best possible place to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

• Try to force restart your iPad. This usually resolves this issue.
• You can also adjust your settings or see if you have any accessibility features set up that impact interacting with your iPad.
• If you are using a screen protector, try to remove it and then see if that changes how the iPad responds to touch. If the iPad responds normally, then you would need to use a different screen protector.
• If your iPad has been having performance issues lately, check your device storage and make sure it is not full.
• If this issue occurs during heavy use of performance based apps on your iPad, use 118431.

same issue here. swipe is garbagesince update. have force reset numerous times and sometimes that helps briefly but other times it doesn’t and issue keeps recurring anyways after a very short amount of time

I have the same issue. It's been going on for months across different updates. It's funny because the normal restart requires a swipe. I have a gen 6 ipad.

This worked for me. Thanks!