using split screen in ios 12

The split screen view says to open an app, then swipe up to open the dock. As soon as the dock opens, the app I opened closes. It should stay open while I open a second app, correct? Can't get split screen to work!

iPad Air Wi-Fi, iOS 12.0.1

Posted on Nov 2, 2018 7:13 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2018 8:37 AM

Have you checked that multitasking is fully enabled in Settings?

Settings > General > Multitasking & Dock > Allow Multiple Apps

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Nov 2, 2018 11:29 AM in response to kimdellis

Many things have changed in iOS 12.

might want to download the new iPad Users Guide for iOS 12 to famlairise yourself with how iOS 12 works.


With the new iOS 12, you make the Control Panel visible by swiping down from the top right corner of the iPad's screen, now.


Tap on the link below.


iPad User Guide for iOS 12 by Apple Inc.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ipad-user-guide-for-ios-12/id1420662722?mt=11


Also, if you want to access the control panel from within an app, there is a toggle button to toggle ON, in the Settings app, to allow the Control Panel to appear within an active app


The way you bring up the Dock now works a little differently too, in iOS 12, also.

You do a slower short swipe up, then pause when you see the Dock then take your finger off of the screen.


In addition, to bring up the App Switcher, now, you swipe up to the center of the screen, hold for a second, or two, then lift your finger off of the screen.



Lots of new features and things to discover iOS 12.

Nov 2, 2018 7:31 AM in response to kimdellis

Try swiping up from the bottom slowly until you see the dock, then release your finger. If you swipe up too far, the home screen reappears. I have Safari open and swiped up to get to the dock.


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After the dock appears, I can drag one of the apps in the dock to the right side to open that one in split view.

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