iPad Pro: App Dock hidden after iPadOS update

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iPad Pro: App Dock hidden after iPadOS update

I have an iPad Pro 10.5 and recently updated the IPadOS to 17.7.10. I also changed my Lock screen and Background photos.

Now the App Dock at the bottom of the screen remains hidden, unless I swipe up to reveal it. And I cannot drag any new apps to the Dock, because it keeps disappearing.

I'm not sure if something I did caused this, or it's a glitch in the iPadOS that I upgraded to.

If someone has any ideas on how to remedy this, please let me know.

Thanks!

RayK

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Feb 21, 2026 11:10 AM

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Feb 21, 2026 11:31 AM in response to Rayzorx

UPDATE: Problem Resolved

I tried changing the Lock screen and Home screen photos, but that didn't change anything. So then I shut down and restarted the iPad and Dock came back to being displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Not sure how or why, but it seems to be back to normal.🤷🏻‍♂️

I kinda liked the fact that the Dock would "auto hide" but with no way to add or remove apps from it, it was not ideal.

RayK

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