Guided access of ipad 9th gen operating ios27

My guided access can't stop after activate

iPad, iPadOS 27

Posted on Sep 26, 2026 2:32 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2026 5:04 AM

When you are stuck in Guided Access mode, you are really stuck as the typical triple tap on the home button to quit out of Guided Access may not work. Even a forced exit won't work because the power button and the home button are disabled. 


The only way to get out of Guided Access is to press the Home and Power button together for 15 seconds. This should turn off Guided Access by forcibly rebooting your device. Once your device is restarted, you can then go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > Guided Access - and turn off Guided Access if needed.


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Guided access of ipad 9th gen operating ios27

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