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Turn off multitasking

Ipad. Ever since The last update multitask just happens automatically when i touch the top bar, without me asking it for it. I can’t turn it off. I’m supposed to be able to do it in settings but it is not in home screen and dock. Very annoying. Didn’t ask for it don’t want it. Can’t get rid of it. Typical Apple.

Posted on Jan 11, 2022 7:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 7:42 AM

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen. Perhaps you are tapping this icon - and inadvertently triggering associated actions in error.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

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Jan 11, 2022 7:42 AM in response to Timgworld

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen. Perhaps you are tapping this icon - and inadvertently triggering associated actions in error.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

Turn off multitasking

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