I notice this problem occurs because last item usually cannot receive scroll event. How about you add some blank space or banner message at the bottom (make it optional if user don't like it) so that last item can receive scroll event.
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I notice this problem occurs because last item usually cannot receive scroll event. How about you add some blank space or banner message at the bottom (make it optional if user don't like it) so that last item can receive scroll event.