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iPad Restarting Itself

My IPad keeps restarting itself. My iPad is an IPad 5th gen with iOS 16.6

i’ve tried force restarting. Can someone pls help me?

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 27, 2023 1:30 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2023 5:40 AM

I have the same problem with my Ipad Air (4th gen) and I've tried them all: charging it, doing all the updates, emptying the memory, initialising the wifi (this problem started more or less when I changed wifi provider, but I think it's unrelated) and finally I initialised the ipad twice. Nothing! it keeps rebooting. if anyone could help me I would be very grateful

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Nov 2, 2023 5:40 AM in response to HenryyChan

I have the same problem with my Ipad Air (4th gen) and I've tried them all: charging it, doing all the updates, emptying the memory, initialising the wifi (this problem started more or less when I changed wifi provider, but I think it's unrelated) and finally I initialised the ipad twice. Nothing! it keeps rebooting. if anyone could help me I would be very grateful

Jul 29, 2023 6:45 AM in response to HenryyChan

A boot loop is a condition whereby the device attempts to restart and load its Operating System - but never reaches a “running” stable state before automatically rebooting. The reboot process continuously repeats in a loop.


The only way to break the loop condition is to completely reinstall (i.e., restore) a fresh copy of the Operating System.

Jul 27, 2023 2:31 PM in response to HenryyChan

Start by connecting your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow the iPad to charge for at least an hour. This step is advised as a battery with very low charge, or is failing, may produce symptoms that emulate a boot loop.


If the problem fails to stabilise after an hour, whilst still connected to the Power Adapter, attempt a forced restart of the 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.



  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.




If iPad still doesn’t turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen. Or if your iPad isn’t working correctly after you restart it, see the iPad Support website.


If your iPad is stuck is actually stuck in a boot-loop, you’ll need to resolve this specific issue - which may entail “restoring” the most recent version of iPadOS to the iPad. This support page outlines restoration of an iPad to Factory Settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support


You’ll need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Feb 7, 2024 1:10 PM in response to MrPee63

Same. I got another one, totally erased the old one and set a new apple ID for it. Loaded nothing but the one app I want to use it for. Worked for a week or two but back to doing it. Brand new cord helps and not wiggling cord. But I cannot keep buying a new cord every one to two months. Eventually the planets align and I can get in. And if I do not move it, it stays working for a couple of hours. Battery says anywhere from 96% to 100% or not charging. But if not plugged in it will just flash apple screen over and over.

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