How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad?

Part 1: How to Remove Split Screen on iPad?

The split screen feature makes multitasking convenient and saves a lot of time consumption. However, do you know how to remove the split screen on the iPad once it activates automatically? You just need to follow the simple steps that we have mentioned below to remove the split screen on your iPad:

• When the split screen is active, a thin black line appears on the screen that separates the two windows.
• Tap on that black line and drag it towards the right, if you want to close the right window and vice-versa.

• Once the unwanted window disappears, you can remove your finger from the screen to enjoy the full-screen mode.

  

Part 2: How to Remove Split Screen on iPad Safari? [2 Ways]

Here, we have mentioned the common ways that you can opt for removing the split screen on iPad safari:

Way 1: Remove Split Screen Using Divider Bar

• Step 1: Get hold of the divider bar on your iPad Safari.
• Step 2: Swipe the bar in the right direction to minimize and close the right-side window.
• Step 3: The larger window will become the primary window and the smaller window will close to help you get rid of the split screen.

Way 2: Remove Split Screen by Merging and Closing Windows

• Step 1: Open the safari app on your iPad and explore the navigations of the app.
• Step 2: Find and long-press the icon with two overlapping squares until a pop-up appears.
• Step 3: On the pop-up, click on the “Merge All Tabs” option to exit the split screen view and enter the single screen mode.

Part 3: How to Get Rid of A Floating App on iPad with Slide Over?

Sometimes, while entering into the split screen mode the apps are converted into small floating windows. These small floating windows are known as Slide over. You can easily place them at the desired location on the screen according to your convenience. However, they seem to be very irritating and distracting sometimes. You can either hide them temporarily or remove them completely.

If the slide-over window is floating at the right side of the screen, long-press the window and swipe it to the right side until it disappears and vice-versa. When you want to get it back on the screen, you can simply swipe your finger in the opposite direction.

Follow the simple steps mentioned below to remove the slide overs permanently:

• Get hold of the control bar of the slide-over and drag it toward the edge of your iPad screen.
• Release your finger, when the floating window expands and you enter into the split screen mode.
• Now, you need to use the divider bar to exit the split screen view by dragging toward the edge of the screen.

Part 4: How to Disable Multitasking App/Split Screen on iPad Permanently

Now that we have discussed different ways of getting rid of the split screen feature on the iPad, let’s talk about the tips and tricks to disable it permanently.

If you don’t like the split screen feature of your iPad, follow the steps given below to disable this in-built split screen app on your iPad permanently:

Follow the simple steps mentioned below to remove the slide overs permanently:

• Go to the “Settings” app on your iPad.
• Under this menu, scroll down and open the “General” section.

• Under this section, you will find an option named – “Multitasking & Dock”.

  

Here, you will have to disable the “Allow Multiple Apps” option by turning off the toggle available next to it.

Part 5: Extra Tip: How to Fix iPad Touch Screen Not Working Properly?

There are many times when the iPad touchscreen becomes unresponsive. It either starts lagging or doesn’t respond to anything at all. There are many iPad touch screen issues like:

• Frozen Screen
• White Screen
• iPad stuck in Recovery Mode

We have come up with a solution for all your touch screen-related issues. UltFone iPadOS/iOS System Repair is a third-party recovery tool that helps you resolve all your iOS touchscreen issues effectively irrespective of the cause. It is a DIY tool that has an easy-to-use interface and helps in fixing various iPad touchscreen issues. Moreover, it is completely safe to use without worrying about any kind of data loss or corruption. Its trial version is available to download for free from the official website. However, you can easily switch to the premium version to unlock various advanced features.

Features of UltFone iPadOS/iOS System Repair:

• It allows you to perform system repairs without any data loss.
• It works efficiently with all iPadOS/iOS versions.
• It resolves various iPad/iPhone touch screen issues like black screen, battery drainage, etc.

Steps to Repair iPad/iPhone System without Data Loss

You can follow the simple steps given below to perform iOS system repair easily without any data loss to get rid of touch screen issues of your iPhone:

• Step 1 First of all, download the trial version of UltFone iPad System Repair and launch it on your PC. Ensure to establish a connection between your iPad and your PC with the help of a USB cable to proceed further. When UltFone detects the connected device, click on the “Start” button on your PC screen.

  

• Step 2 The next page will offer two options namely – Standard Repair and Deep Repair. Select the “Standard Repair” option.

  

• Step 3 Next, download the latest version of the firmware and select the desired path to save the file. You can also use your already installed firmware by clicking on the “Import local firmware” option available at the bottom of the screen.

  

• Step 4 When your firmware is ready, click on the “Start Standard Repair” button to start the repair.

  

• Step 5 Allow UltFone some time to start and complete the standard repair and lastly click on the “Done” button.

  

Conclusion

We hope that this article might have helped you get rid of your split screen issues on your iPad. We have discussed various ways that can help you remove the split screen from your iPad. We have also discussed an extra tip to resolve all your iPad touch screen issues. UltFone iPad Repair is one of my favorite tools that helps in resolving all iPhone iPad system-related issues. Its user-friendly interface helps in resolving all the problems without any technical knowledge. It allows everyone to operate and use it efficiently. It has everything that makes it a must-try choice for resolving iOS issues.