iPadOS 26.0.1 Desktop has multiple empty emails

After weeks of hesitating, I just installed iPadOS 26.0.1 on my iPad Air 13-inch (M2) and am experiencing multiple issues.


One issue is that multiple empty emails are sitting on my desktop when I navigate between open apps. I will include a screen capture.


I would appreciate any ideas to fix this.




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iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Oct 18, 2025 2:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2025 4:22 PM

Your screenshot shows the Mail exposé view - this showing all of the currently open Mail App windows.


From this view, simply swipe each of the unwanted windows off the top of the screen.

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Oct 21, 2025 5:56 AM in response to DWJ123

If the 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.



iPadOS 26.0.1 Desktop has multiple empty emails

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