Stage Manager on iPad: I cannot move windows.

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Stage Manager on iPad: I cannot move windows.

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iPad Pro 11-inch 4th Generation M2

iPadOS 17

Last time, when I tried stage manager, By holding windows from the top, I could move windows. Now, As I noticed after I updated to iPadOS 17, I now couldn't. I've been having this problem for a few days and it's really boggling my mind.

I also tried restarting, or turning stage manager on and off, It doesn't work.

If anyone could find a solution to this, thank you very much in advance.

iPad Pro (6th generation)

Posted on Nov 1, 2023 2:38 AM

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LotusPilot

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Nov 1, 2023 5:17 PM in response to jfinoo

When using Stage Manager, an App window that has been expanded to (or near) full screen cannot be repositioned.

Using the corner-handle of the App window, reduce the window size.

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Nov 2, 2023 8:45 AM in response to jfinoo

The iPad User Guide is a rich (and often overlooked) source of information about your iPad, iPadOS and its many features.

Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide - which you may find helpful:

Move, resize, and organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support

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Jan 9, 2024 1:29 PM in response to jfinoo

Yep, I have this issue as well. I can access each windows menu but cannot reposition even small windows. And I’ve tried every drag point on the upper portion of the window. Will not move even if it’s covering another apps window. Useless as is.

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jfinoo Author

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Nov 2, 2023 8:35 AM in response to LotusPilot

Thanks! I didn't know about this.

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May 6, 2024 7:53 AM in response to LotusPilot

I can’t move the windows regardless of size. When i restart the iPad i can move the windows… it is a bug….

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Stage Manager on iPad: I cannot move windows.

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