App Switcher briefly flashes or disappears on iPadOS 26.0.1

I’m experiencing a strange issue with the App Switcher on my iPad. When I swipe up from the bottom to open the App Switcher, the apps that should be running sometimes don’t appear — they briefly flash for a split second and then disappear. The App Switcher itself stays open, but it shows no app cards.

Here are some details:

  • Device: iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd generation)

  • iPadOS version: 26.0.1

  • Reproducibility: Happens intermittently

  • Steps to reproduce:

    1. Open several apps.
    2. Swipe up from the bottom and pause to show the App Switcher.
    3. Sometimes, the app cards flash for a moment and then disappear, leaving the App Switcher empty.
  • Expected behavior: The App Switcher should display all running apps consistently.

  • Actual behavior: The App Switcher appears, but the app cards briefly flash and disappear, leaving a blank screen.

I’ve seen a few similar reports on the Apple Support Community, but I’m not sure if this is a known issue in iPadOS 26.0.1. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Any confirmations or workarounds would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

App Switcher briefly flashes or disappears on iPadOS 26.0.1
 
 
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