I am unable to access Home Screen on my new iPad Mini (7th gen)

I’ve tried swiping up, down and sideways but don’t get to my Home Screen. Everything transferred from my old iPad, but once I opened the first app, I can’t get back to my Home Screen.


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Original Title: i have a new ipad mini (7th gen) - how do i a cess my home screen so i can see all my apps?


iPad (7th generation)

Posted on Sep 2, 2025 12:21 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2025 03:33 PM

Are you using a fitted case? If yes, as a diagnostic exercise, remove the iPad from the fitted case - and test.


The Home finger-gesture starts from below the visible area of the screen - and as such, some fitted cases can impede your finger-swipe from starting "off-screen".

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I am unable to access Home Screen on my new iPad Mini (7th gen)

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