ipad has black box with white letters at top of screan that tells me the key i touch for my passcode but the numbers are not entered for the passcode. Not sure why pic is sideways. It started while I was using iPad and every app I touch it would say the app name in the box but not open the app.
iPad, iPadOS 26
Expanding upon Katana-San’s suggested actions, if your iPad is unresponsive, begin with a forced-restart of your iPad:
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:
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.
After the restart, you'll hopefully be able to enter your Passcode and access the iPad. Next check your iPad Accessibility settings - and if enabled, turn-off hover typing:
Settings > Accessibility > [Vision] Hover Text > Hover Typing > Hover Typing - set to OFF
Expanding upon Katana-San’s suggested actions, if your iPad is unresponsive, begin with a forced-restart of your iPad:
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:
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.
After the restart, you'll hopefully be able to enter your Passcode and access the iPad. Next check your iPad Accessibility settings - and if enabled, turn-off hover typing:
Settings > Accessibility > [Vision] Hover Text > Hover Typing > Hover Typing - set to OFF
Hello~ Do you have Voice Over turned on?
Turn on and practice VoiceOver on iPhone - Apple Support
Try asking Siri to turn it off if so.
~Katana-San~
iPad: Black box with text, passcode/apps not working
