How To Enable Multitasking Gestures In The iPad 2

written by John Chow on March 14, 2011

iOS 4.3 has the ability to do multitasking gestures. These 4 or 5 finger gestures allow you to exit an app, reveal the multitasking toolbar and move between apps. It’s a really cool feature that could eventually replace the iPad home button. However, when iOS 4.3 finally shipped, the gestures were removed.

My guess is Apple will introduce the multitasking gestures with the next update of iOS and use it to create another big wave of iPad sales. However, there is no need to wait. You can get multitasking gestures now if have a Mac and you’re willing to spend $4.99. Here are the steps.

Purchase Xcode 4 from the Mac App Store. Be patient, the app is 3GB in size and will take a while to download. The program cost $4.99.
Launch Xcode and connect your iPad 2 (or iPad 1) to your computer.
Click the “Use for Development” button.
Ignore the Xcode request for developer credentials and disregard the resulting error message.
Once your iPad has been turned into a development iPad, multitasking gestures will be enabled. You can turn the feature on and off from within the iPad’s General Settings

Here’s a video of the multitasking gestures in action. Who ever wins the iPad that I’m giving away definitely needs to turn this feature on!

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make money blogging March 14, 2011 at 5:39 pm

…. for those who already have it lol

Fav it, so will do it when I get mine.

Thanks John.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 15, 2011 at 3:02 am

I don’t even have an iPad 1 yet. Maybe Ill wait till iPad 3 comes out.

make money blogging March 15, 2011 at 11:10 am

Will you queue for 30 hours to? I bet you won’t hehe

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 3:31 am

what do you like about ipad or ipad 2.

Email List Building March 16, 2011 at 10:18 am: Hey John,

That’s as cool stuff you are sharing here. Where do you learn all this so quickly?

Do you multitask as lot? A lot of experts seem to be saying that multitasking is not such a good idea as it robs you of focus.

I wonder what you think about that.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:41 pm

When Apple introduces this on the next OS update, there goes the money making app Xcode.

Dirty Marketer March 14, 2011 at 6:01 pm

I’m still waiting for iPad2, but right now i’m in love with Blackberry Playbook,lol

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 14, 2011 at 11:32 pm

when did they launched playbook ?

Abhik March 15, 2011 at 2:58 am: As long as I know, it’s scheduled to lunch on April..

Fazal Mayar March 14, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Oh wow, this makes me really want to get an ipad 2. I still want the iphone though because i only have the ipod touch for now.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 14, 2011 at 11:36 pm

iphone 4 or ipad 2 is suitable for those country which have full support of it, like local applications, local magazines and all.

If your country do not have such than you wont be able to use it at full.

Design Flyer March 15, 2011 at 2:02 am: Yes we much check out it. Support should be available
Abhik March 15, 2011 at 2:56 am: Exactly.. And, that’s why I am less interested in the iPad 2 competition.
semmy @ Make Money Online March 15, 2011 at 9:30 am: ah good point. That’s why I’m waiting for blackbarry Playbook.
Fazal Mayar March 16, 2011 at 10:55 am: thx for the heads up… since its a new release, i guess its not fully supported everywhere yet.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:43 pm

That’s all I have too, the iPod Touch and it’s even a version 1. I need to at least upgrade to the iPod 2 or 3. What the heck version are we on already with the iPad Touch?

semmy @ Make Money Online March 14, 2011 at 6:43 pm

LOL you’re so fast!!! I hope I become a winner of this Ipad2.

PPC Ian March 15, 2011 at 12:18 am

Me too! I think John’s last post about the iPad 2 giveaway will be his most commented post ever!

semmy @ Make Money Online March 15, 2011 at 9:15 am

Yes. It’s almost reach 300 comments..

make money blogging March 15, 2011 at 11:12 am

And I bet many more will come.. winner will feel like a lotto winner seeing how much competition is in..

design flyer March 15, 2011 at 10:48 pm: Look like everybody is into giveaway

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:38 am

Yeah, almost 350 now. Odds are still really good, but could diminish over time.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 12:56 am

you should also check that go daddy issue post.

That one was also well commented posts.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Wow, yea, it’s already up to 353 comments, just wait for another week.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:43 pm

You can’t in the IPad 2, it’s reserved for me dude.

PPC Ian March 14, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Wow! Cool stuff, John. Now all I need is to win an iPad 2.

Abhik March 15, 2011 at 2:55 am

Wish you all the luck

Email List Building March 20, 2011 at 7:06 am: Whoever wins it, it will be the result of luck. No amount of arguing for your case to win it will help you. The winner is determined by the draw.

Bala2898 March 14, 2011 at 8:54 pm

I am waiting to buy it Now I can get it through you

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:42 am: That is a good idea! Why buy an iPad 2, when you can win one from John Chow!

christina March 14, 2011 at 9:09 pm

Its great to win ipad 2

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 14, 2011 at 11:29 pm

one thing which I really like about johnchow.com is we can get latest updates about those things in which John is interested.

Design Flyer March 15, 2011 at 2:13 am

Thats why we don’t forget to visit this site each day..

Abhik March 15, 2011 at 2:54 am

Well, he is interested in things what most people are interested in..

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 3:36 am: I simply love John’s food post. That is simply great.

Still remember John’s post on Burger competition.

make money blogging March 15, 2011 at 4:57 am

latest updates in form of reviews, that’s even better!

Design Flyer March 15, 2011 at 2:03 am

I will do it when I get mine.

Abhik March 15, 2011 at 2:53 am

Pretty nifty feature..!!
That’s what iPad 1 was missing.

John Chow March 15, 2011 at 7:47 am

The iPad 2 is missing the feature as well. I just showed how to turn it on for both the iPa 1 and 2.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 3:40 am

yes that software will help to get multitasking for both version of ipad.

I am surprised to see how a third party software can do it and apple still did not added that.

Simply marketing trick.

John Chow March 16, 2011 at 9:40 am: That is not 3rd party software. Xcode is made by Apple.

fas March 15, 2011 at 5:52 am

Awesome awesome awesome, the 5 fingure gesture will be the USP of iOS 5.

werbung March 15, 2011 at 7:17 am

Damn, the new ipad2 has not yet arrived in germany. I´m wondering how the selling is going to start. I guess we can only order on the official apple website and not in the stores.

ZK @ Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 3:44 am: Have patience my friend … Ipad 2 soon will come to everywhere ….

If you are in hurry than every country have grey market.

Soares March 15, 2011 at 7:42 am

Hi John,
thats nice indeed, but it is paid right?Even if it is 4.99 its quite cheap for a 3GB app.
And avoids waiting for the Apple release.

Regards

John Chow March 15, 2011 at 7:49 am

Yes, the entire program cost only $4.99.

Peter Get My Ex Back Asap March 15, 2011 at 1:29 pm

That is really good value for money, lol, if you have an Ipad

design flyer March 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm: $5 is nothing as compared to benefits of multitasking gestures

Tilen March 15, 2011 at 8:19 am

Thanks for the tips! I’ll share this with my friends

Kirk Taylor March 15, 2011 at 8:26 am

Never used Apple products, but I feel like I’m being cornered into an iPad2. All my buddies have them, I don’t. They aren’t web guys, and I am. What’s wrong with that picture?

make money blogging March 15, 2011 at 11:14 am

Never used Apple products? Wow.. hehe

I was like you some time ago, but once I tried them, I knew I wouldn’t be able to work without them anymore.

Design Flyer March 15, 2011 at 11:50 am: you must give a try to apple products

Peter Get My Ex Back Asap March 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Love the advice especially if I win your one John

Peter

Sathish @ TechieMania March 16, 2011 at 2:56 am

I hope that I will get the iPad 2 from JC Contest and then I will try this tutorial in it. BTW Thanks for the advice.

Sathish

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:45 am: Its a perfect tutorial for those that win the iPad 2! I hope to come back here, with an iPad 2 in my hands!

christina March 16, 2011 at 3:10 am

I would like to try it out multi tasking on my ipad

Chris March 16, 2011 at 9:01 am

ipad 2 looks good

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:44 am

It sure does. John’s coverage of the iPad 2 has been absolutely top notch! I’m really excited about John’s contest!

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:40 pm

I’m excited about winning the iPad. I like free stuff.

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:31 pm: Agreed! The “free” element adds a new level of excitement.

Penny Bid Auction Sites March 16, 2011 at 1:39 pm

A 3GB app? That’s crazy huge! That’s almost as much code as the entire Windows operating system.

John Chow March 16, 2011 at 8:06 pm: The app is used by iOS developers to make iPhone and iPad apps!

ZK@Web Marketing Tips March 16, 2011 at 2:16 pm

I am waiting for ipad 2 to release in Canada …should be fun visiting the Apple Store once it launches here

PPC Ian March 16, 2011 at 11:32 pm: ZK, are you going to buy one? I guess even if you plan on buying one, you’ll probably want to wait for John’s contest to end because you may win one for free!

Allen Walker March 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm

How does the iPad 2 compare to the original iPad?

anitha March 17, 2011 at 1:29 am: i think its features are different when comparing both

Enrique Medina | Mexican Pottery March 17, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Coo! I have only the first iPad..and i feel old now

Fazal Mayar March 18, 2011 at 6:27 pm: i have the first version of ipod touch so you are no different then me

Lakhyajyoti March 18, 2011 at 3:25 am

I don’t have a ipad till now.Planning to buy ipad 2 very soon.

mike March 21, 2011 at 7:43 am

sweet. i’m still with iPad 1 and waiting for lady luck to call my name for John’s iPad 2. in the meantime, i will try this on my iPad 1.

anitha March 21, 2011 at 11:01 pm

i would like to buy an ipad my old one got problem

jasmine March 23, 2011 at 12:08 am

i would say my first i ipad, it is really good,

mike March 23, 2011 at 8:07 am

i only found XCODE in Mac App Store. is that it? there’s no XCODE 4. or did i miss something?

Spencer from Faq Agent March 27, 2011 at 8:18 pm

I don’t have an iPad but it’s really overwhelming to learn about how fast Apple develops their products in such short periods of time. I would want to get my hands on an iPad but I’m still settling for my iTouch. Maybe in the future. LOL.

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