New iPad Air M3 13” will not let Home Screen jiggling icons go into folders

Every time I start the Home Screen app icons jiggling by edit Home Screen they just go willy nilly and won’t go into the Home Screen folders. They just move from side to side of the actual folder I want to put them in

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 18

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 3:33 AM

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Apr 18, 2025 8:35 AM in response to lbkclb

I'm unable to replicate your difficulty.


If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to assist with troubleshooting:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Apr 17, 2025 2:29 AM in response to LotusPilot

Many thanks for replying so quickly. Unfortunately, that is what I have been doing at least 30 times and it does not work.. after I drag it to the folder on the dock it keeps going to either side of the actual icon but not right on top of the folder to release my finger..

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New iPad Air M3 13” will not let Home Screen jiggling icons go into folders

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