Books IOS 17 - blank pages being added

In latest IOS 17.1 iPad updated, blank pages are being added in the middle of chapters of books. Restarting books and deleting and downloading the book does not solve the problem.

iPad Pro (4th generation)

Posted on Nov 17, 2023 2:08 PM

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Nov 18, 2023 6:04 AM in response to ccvandyck@gmail.com

This happens when books is in ‘full screen’ mode. The new mode that allow the app to be partially open but not full screen does not have the problem. However, it is very disconcerting to read a book with in the partially open mode, with the Home Screen showing around the book pages. This is a bug that should be fixed.

avidfan

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Jan 14, 2024 2:17 PM in response to ccvandyck@gmail.com

Is there a way to turn off Full Screen? I can't find any setting in books or general settings on the ipad.

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