How do I remove iPadOS 26 and restore previous features on my iPad?

how can I remove iso 26 from my I pad. I hate the new operations that it installed. Such as split screen option removal, slow sync to iPhone, no option to save security video to pictures, etc.



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Original Title: Remove ISO 26

Posted on Nov 28, 2025 6:22 AM

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Nov 28, 2025 6:40 AM in response to Smithsc1

You cannot remove iOS 26 once installed, but...


The Split Screen has not been removed, it just changed how it's accessed.

Go to Settings ➡️ Multitasking & Dock and make sure either Windowed or Stage Manager is selected.

Then open an app, and swipe down from the top to bring down the menu bar, tap on the colored bubbles at the top, and then then press and hold on the green bubble and select an option from there.



Slow sync to what?

Syncing to computers has not changed with iOS 26.


What security video? From where?

How did you do it before?



Nov 29, 2025 3:04 AM in response to Stressed2

Stressed2 wrote:

From the time of updates. I am unable to use my iPad. Paid for apple support. It was unable to get a tech to fix issues i now have a iPad that is not operational. APPLE. Please contact me. q**********m. I don’t know my password for iCloud or apple account!!!


If you have forgotten your Apple Account (AppleID) credentials, they can be recovered here:

https://iforgot.apple.com


To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:

  • Your primary email address mailbox that corresponds with your AppleID
  • Any of the secondary/recovery email addresses that should be configured for your AppleID account
  • Any of the trusted telephone numbers (fixed line or Cellular/Mobile) that are associated with your AppleID


More information about recovery of your AppleID and associated Password:

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support

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