Downgrading from iPadOS 26 due to Multitasking and performance issues

WKOztotl wrote:

I’m glad I didn’t updated my iPad Pro first. I upgraded my iPad Air 4th generation and so far I’ve found iPadOS 26 is horrible! The Multitasking has taken a step backwards with no slide over window option, ugly icons and performance. How can I downgrade my iPad Air?

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Original Title: Downgrade from iOS 26

Downgrading isn't supported by Apple.

re: Perfomance

Apple advises that the new OS will take at least a day, and possibly as long as several days to settle down and reduce its background use to 'nominal' levels.

Of course the new icons seem ugly, because they are different from before, and unfamiliar.

Yes!!!!!!!! I used to open two windows of Notability on my iPad, essentially allowing me to see four notes at the same time (since Notability natively allows two pages open simultaneous in a split screen). That way, I could see my textbook, the class notes, the homework questions, and my homework answers at the same time. Now, however, it is MUCH worse.

<< Now, however, it is MUCH worse. >>

Please be VERY specific.

Exactly how is it "much worse" ??