Q: iPad froze up after installing iOs 8.4

Same problem with my iPad 2.  after upgrading to 8.4 it appears dead to the world; but a few times it will boot up normally and appear to be functioning ok.

But after awhile when it goes to sleep and it is again dead.  Tried restoring several times, but it just hangs up withe apple logo and progress bar.  itunes states that it is waiting for the ipad but nothing happens.

HHaving the same issue here as everyone else. My ipad2 was perfect before the OTA update. Now it restarts whenever it feels like, and my battery is screwd. I've restored multiple times and have had no look what so ever. Apple I hope you see this, more people need to post here so a fix can be made.

Similar problem here; although no issues with my Iphone 6.

My iPad, however, just froze while doing the update.  For a few seconds when I connected it the the wall power plug,it  showed the home screen with apps, however, in zoom mode and then just went back to the frozen screen.

Connecting it to iTunes, I get the message "To allow access, please respond on you iPad."  But with unresponsive iPad, how can I respond - so no good.  It would seem that I need to visit the iPad store to try and fix.

iPad 3.

Same here, my iPad2 is restarting over and over again trying to update or reboot with no success after updating iOS to 8.4.

alright now I'm convinced this is a real issue and not just my iPad. How do we get Apples attention on this? Do we need to start sending news tips to Engadget. Does anyone know what the next step should be? We shouldn't be just left with broken iPads.

  any sugestion?

has there been a fix? My iPad is useless now. The banner at the top is reversed , the bookmark has to be pressed twice , the process speed is greatly reduced. HELP HELP!

This is getting to be too strange.  For the last day or so the ipad would not update and restore; then this morning it worked.  The Ipad was functioning normally; but as soon as it went to sleep it died, and I am back at the start again.  Apple has screwed up the ipad 2 with 8.4.

I have tried the method suggested above, 

I seemed to go through the Restore and Update process (extracting software, restoring ipad software,bla bla..) , but it finally end up with the error message :

       The ipad "ipad" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1)

Will  Apple service center  help me with this problem? since I don't have warranty for this device (Ipad 4 64GB), because I bought a refurbished Ipad from some seller on ebay.

So as stated earlier, I did the upgrade on 8 July, and found that the iPad had frozen. After several hard reset attempts and twice trying to restore via iTunes - I could not get the iPad to respond. iTunes could not recognize my iPad.

My intention was to visit the Apple Store when I had the time. So after the last hard reset and the image appearing that I had to connect to iTunes, and with the power on, I just left it. That was on 10 July. This morning on 12 July, after having done NOTHING, I pressed the Home button and the code screen appears - in zoom mode. I keyed in the code and the Home screen appears, still in distorted zoom mode. After doing the finger tap thing to restore normal size, I started using it and everything seems to be working.

I am typing this message on my previously frozen iPad. Go figure. I am so glad I didn't have to do a restore as I had last backed up my iPad a while ago and had a lot of new info which I did not wish to lose.

I now know that if I do an upgrade,  I need to first back up.

Same problem here, I have tried several ways to recover the information (I don't have a backup) and everything I have tried is not working.

It seems that has something to do with iOS 8.4 :-\

If it has NEVER been jailbroke, here are some standard repair procedures:

First, try a system reset.  It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.  Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears.  You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.

If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore.  Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset.  It could take well over an hour!  Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod/iPhone and then select the Summary tab.  Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod/iPhone.  Again, say "yes."

At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod/iPhone.  As before, say "yes."  Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time.  If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device.  Corrective action is simple -  choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.

If you're unable to do the Restore (or it doesn't help), go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.  You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without being charged again.  Also, read this.

I updated to iOS 8.4 a couple of days ago. Since then my iPad will not accept my password for my home WiFi. The dialogue box says "incorrect password" even though it is the correct password! I have tried  a reset my iPad many times now but no further forward getting on to my WiFi. Any suggestions? Any one spoken to Apple about this problem?

Did you try Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings

Hi deggie,

yes, I tried the suggestion you made a couple of times but the iPad still will not connect. Seems from reading the forum, this is a common issue.