How to disable virtual controller transferring focus on iPad?

special features the virtual controller, when you click on the action switch, is transferred to the focus of the mouse iPad what to do how to disable it


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Original Title: special features the virtual controller, when you click on the action switch, is transferred to the focus of the mouse iPad what to do how to disable it

iPad Air (M3, 2025)

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 12:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2025 5:17 AM

Open the Settings app on your iPad.

Tap Accessibility.

Scroll down and tap Switch Control.

If Switch Control is currently On, turn it Off first to make changes to the settings.

Tap Scanning Style.

Select either:


Manual Scanning: This requires at least two switches (or assigned actions) to work: one to move the focus to the next item, and one to select the focused item. The focus will not move until you activate the "Move to Next Item" switch.


Single Switch Step Scanning: This requires one switch to move the focus to the next item. If you don't take an action within a specified duration, the current item is automatically selected (tapped). This is more manual than Auto Scanning but still has an automated selection component.


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Dec 13, 2025 5:17 AM in response to FoxyZenal

Open the Settings app on your iPad.

Tap Accessibility.

Scroll down and tap Switch Control.

If Switch Control is currently On, turn it Off first to make changes to the settings.

Tap Scanning Style.

Select either:


Manual Scanning: This requires at least two switches (or assigned actions) to work: one to move the focus to the next item, and one to select the focused item. The focus will not move until you activate the "Move to Next Item" switch.


Single Switch Step Scanning: This requires one switch to move the focus to the next item. If you don't take an action within a specified duration, the current item is automatically selected (tapped). This is more manual than Auto Scanning but still has an automated selection component.


How to disable virtual controller transferring focus on iPad?

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