How to Unfreeze an iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect your iPad to a power source

   This will indicate that your iPad is now charging.,,, If your iPad is still frozen, attempt to unfreeze your device using the steps in Part Two of this article. ,,, This action will force-close any applications that may have caused your iPad to freeze., If your iPad continues to remain frozen, proceed to Part Three of this article. ,, Your iPad will shut down. , Your iPad will now be unfrozen.Proceed to Part Four of this article if your iPad is still frozen. ,, Proceed to Part Five of this article if your iPad is still frozen. ,,,,,, After your iPad restores itself, it will automatically restart and will no longer be frozen.
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   Step 2: such as your computer or wall charger.

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   Step 3: Verify that the lightning icon displays to the right of your battery icon.

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   Step 4: Turn off your iPad and allow it to charge for at least 20 minutes.

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   Step 5: Power on your iPad after it has become charged.

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   Step 6: Verify that your iPad has become unfrozen and is now functioning normally.

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   Step 7: Press and hold the Sleep / Wake button on your iPad for five seconds or until the red slider button displays on-screen.

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   Step 8: Release the Sleep / Wake button.

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   Step 9: Press and hold the Home button for six seconds or until your iPad displays the Home screen.

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    Step 10: Verify that your iPad is now unfrozen and functioning normally.

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    Step 11: Press and hold the Sleep / Wake button until the red slider button displays on-screen.

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    Step 12: Use your finger to slide the button to its “Off” position.

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    Step 13: Press and hold the Sleep / Wake button to power on your iPad.

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    Step 14: Press and hold the Lock button and Home button for at least 10 seconds

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    Step 15: or until the Apple logo displays on-screen.

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    Step 16: Verify that your iPad is now unfrozen and functioning normally.

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    Step 17: Connect the iPad to your computer using a USB cable.

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    Step 18: Launch iTunes on your computer.

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    Step 19: Wait for iTunes to recognize your iPad.

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    Step 20: Click on the name of your iPad when it displays in iTunes

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    Step 21: then click on “Summary.”

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    Step 22: Click on “Restore.”

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    Step 23: Click on “Restore” again when asked to verify that you want to restore your iPad to its original factory settings.

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