ipad os update bricked ipad air2

updated my ipad to 13.1.2 and now all apps crash (except marvel unlimited) can’t log in or out of icloud settings app hangs then crashes

its a glorified comics reader now which isn’t 100% bad still i’d like to use it for more

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Oct 3, 2019 7:33 AM

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Oct 3, 2019 11:40 AM in response to ipadcrappedout

You are welcome.

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Oct 3, 2019 11:34 AM in response to QuickPost

yup, this seems to have worked thx

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Oct 8, 2019 12:45 PM in response to QuickPost

I can't connect to the internet or to iTunes to restore, any suggestions? Everything on my computer is updated to the most recent version as well.

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Oct 3, 2019 10:51 AM in response to ipadcrappedout

Hello,

Unfortunately you will need to fully restore your iPad to factory settings.

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

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Oct 8, 2019 1:01 PM in response to gregroland17

i erased/reset the ipad to factory settings and restored with my (linked) iphone over bluetooth

worked like a dream

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