cannot close apps on iPad
iPad, iPadOS 26
Ruby Jones wrote:
I’m suddenly having this problem too. In addition, my iPad Air isn’t responding sometimes to my taps.
To answer your question, when I swipe up to see all the apps that are open and then swipe up on them to close them, nothing happens.
Ensure that you have updated to the most recent version of iPadOS supported by your iPad. At the time of writing, for recent models of iPad, iPadOS 26.6.1 is current.
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:
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 from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, 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 provide hands-on assistance with troubleshooting:
Do a restart. That will fix the issue.
mine Started doing the same thing about 2 updates ago. It shows all of these apps that need to close but it’s like the screen is frozen. You can’t even shut down, you need Siri to do it for you. When you reboot it works fine for 2-3 days.
does it not display the apps for you to swipe them upwards to close them? or do swiping them upwards in the tast list not work as you expect?
you may need to elaborate as into the nature of your issue
I’m suddenly having this problem too. In addition, my iPad Air isn’t responding sometimes to my taps.
To answer your question, when I swipe up to see all the apps that are open and then swipe up on them to close them, nothing happens.
Oh, I know how to do it. I’ve been using iPads for years. But suddenly that move doesn’t work on either my or my husband’s iPad.
What happens when you try?
This is happening to me as well. The usual app listing shows, but swiping them up does nothing.
Can anyone tell me if they are working on this issue?
Cannot close apps on iPad
