Is your iPad frozen, unresponsive or stuck on Apple logo? A force restart can help. In this tutorial, we will share step by step how you can easily force restart any iPad model.
You can follow these steps to force restart iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad without home button.
Force Restart Any iPad Model
- Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
- Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
- Immediately press and hold the Top button. Let go of the button as soon as you see the Apple logo.
After this your iPad will restart, Apple logo will appear and you will be able to use your device.
Unlike a complete Reset, a force restart will not erase any data, photos, or settings. However it can solve many software related issues you might be experiencing on your device.
Force restart Home Button iPads
If you have an older iPad model that has a Home Button, then you can force restart it by following these steps.
- Press and hold the Home Button and Top button simultaneously.
- Keep the buttons pressed until you see the Apple logo.
- Let go of the buttons when Apple logo appears. Your iPad should reboot and become ready to use.
Why Force Restart an iPad?
A force restart can help resolve many common iPad issues, including:
- Frozen or stuck screen
- iPad not responding to touch
- Apps crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Black screen issues
- iPad stuck on the Apple logo
- Performance glitches after an iPadOS update
- Temporary software bugs causing the device to malfunction
What If the Force Restart Doesn’t Work?
If your iPad remains frozen or won’t turn on after attempting a force restart, try the following:
- Charge the iPad for at least 30 minutes.
- Connect it to a charger and try the force restart again.
- Update or restore the device using Finder on Mac or iTunes on Windows.
That’s it, this is how you can force restart any iPad model including iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and normal iPad.
