How Do You Reset An Unresponsive IPad?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If your iPad is frozen and unresponsive, or too sluggish for use, try

to force-restart it

. You can do this by holding down the home button and the power button at the same time on older iPads for more than ten seconds (or through a combination of buttons on an iPad with Face ID). When you see the Apple logo, let go.

How do I fix an unresponsive iPad screen?

  1. Force restart your iPad. …
  2. Clean off your screen (and hands) …
  3. Remove your case and screen protector. …
  4. Avoid extreme temperatures. …
  5. Check for software updates.
  6. Disconnect all cables. …
  7. Perform a factory reset on your iPad.

How do I get my iPad to unfreeze?

If your iPad is frozen and unresponsive, or too sluggish for use, try

to force-restart it

. You can do this by holding down the home button and the power button at the same time on older iPads for more than ten seconds (or through a combination of buttons on an iPad with Face ID). When you see the Apple logo, let go.

How do I factory reset an unresponsive iPad?

  1. On your iPad, open Settings > General.
  2. Scroll down until you see the Reset option.
  3. Select Erase All Content and Settings.
  4. Enter your passcode to restore iPad to factory settings. …
  5. Enter your Apple ID password to remove the account from your device.

How do you force restart an iPad?

On an iPad with a Home button:

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time

. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

Why is iPad unresponsive to touch?

There can be more than one reasons behind the unresponsive touch issue. For instance, it could be due

to the faulty screen guard or damaged screen

. An issue with the touch IC of the motherboard or problem with the daughterboard in case you have a 12.9” 1st Gen iPad Pro could be into the play as well.

What causes an iPad to freeze up?

Sometimes the iPad freezes

due to malfunctioning apps or too many apps open and running at the same time

. This can cause the device’s performance to dip causing the freezing. … It may just becomes frozen during or after iPadOS update, iPad restore, and restoring backup to iPad.

What happens when you reset all settings on iPad?

Reset All Settings: All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home Screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—

are removed or reset to their defaults

. No data or media are deleted. … Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on.

How do you reset a iPad?

Go

to Settings > General > Reset

. Choose an option: WARNING: If you choose the Erase All Content and Settings option, all of your content is removed. See Erase iPad.

How do you fix a black screen of death on an iPad?

You can fix iPad black screen of death by

hard resetting or force restarting the device

. You can do this by holding the wake/sleep button and the home button together for a few seconds or till you notice the Apple logo on the screen. Release the buttons once you see the logo.

How do I fix an unresponsive touch screen?

  1. Remove the plastic touch screen protector sheet. …
  2. Wipe the screen with a soft microfiber cloth. …
  3. Dry your hands thoroughly. …
  4. Reset the device. …
  5. Delete any third-party applications you recently installed. …
  6. Recalibrate the touch screen.

What do you do when your touchscreen stops working?

  1. Reboot Your Touchscreen Device. …
  2. Clean Your Touchscreen. …
  3. Troubleshoot the Drivers. …
  4. Disable and Enable Touchscreen Drivers. …
  5. Update Your Device Driver.

How do you unfreeze an iPad that won’t turn off?

  1. First thing is to try a hard reset: Hold the Sleep/Wake button and Home button simultaneously. …
  2. If it’s an errant app that won’t shut down, force quit it by holding the Sleep/Wake button down until you see the red Power Off slider, then press and hold the Home button for a few seconds and release.

Why will my iPad not turn on?

Press both the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons at the top of the screen for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo. Charge the battery. If the iPad doesn’t boot up after a few seconds, the battery is probably drained. …

Wait an hour while the battery charges

, then turn on the iPad.

What is the lifespan of an iPad?

Analysts say that iPad are good for

about 4 years and three months

, on average. That is not a long time. And if it’s not the hardware that gets you, it’s the iOS. Everyone dreads that day when your device is no longer compatible with software updates.

Is it good to reset your iPad?

Performing a

factory reset

on your iPad can help you solve any issues that linger even after you’ve tried a soft restart or force restart. You’ll always want to factory reset your iPad before you sell it or give it to someone else to use so they can’t access your data.

Leah Jackson
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Leah Jackson
Leah is a relationship coach with over 10 years of experience working with couples and individuals to improve their relationships. She holds a degree in psychology and has trained with leading relationship experts such as John Gottman and Esther Perel. Leah is passionate about helping people build strong, healthy relationships and providing practical advice to overcome common relationship challenges.