How can I disable VoiceOver on my iPad after iPadOS 18.5 installation?

Mid-May 2025

Shortly after I initiated the installation of iOS 18.5, I heard the voiceover speak! So, it went into voiceover mode on its own. When I tried to use the pad, I couldn’t get very far before the screen went black. Now over a week later, the pad is on, in voiceover and has a blank screen. I can’t successfully turn it all the way off as long as voiceover is on.


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Posted on May 22, 2025 1:08 PM

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May 22, 2025 2:39 PM in response to Shanubee

Shanubee wrote:

Mid-May 2025
Shortly after I initiated the installation of iOS 18.5, I heard the voiceover speak! So, it went into voiceover mode on its own. When I tried to use the pad, I couldn’t get very far before the screen went black. Now over a week later, the pad is on, in voiceover and has a blank screen. I can’t successfully turn it all the way off as long as voiceover is on.

To disable VoiceOver on an iPad, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and toggle the feature off. Alternatively, you can use Siri to say "Turn off VoiceOver" or utilize the Accessibility Shortcut if you've configured it to do so. Triple-tapping the Home or Side button (depending on the iPad model) is another method, if you've enabled it as an Accessibility Shortcut. 

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May 22, 2025 4:56 PM in response to razmee209

The screen is black so navigating is out of the question. I tried navigating by tapping where I thought an icon was located. Nope.

I have Siri turned off.

BUT!! I was unaware of triple tapping the power button and guess what?? I THINK YOU FIXED IT!

Voice over turned off and the Home Screen came back! THANK YOU!

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May 23, 2025 8:30 AM in response to Shanubee

Shanubee wrote:

The screen is black so navigating is out of the question. I tried navigating by tapping where I thought an icon was located. Nope.
I have Siri turned off.
BUT!! I was unaware of triple tapping the power button and guess what?? I THINK YOU FIXED IT!
Voice over turned off and the Home Screen came back! THANK YOU!

You're welcome

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