My iPad has a spinning circle. What should I do?

How do I get It to boot up?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 5, 2021 12:44 PM

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1 reply

raina_b22

Community Specialist

Jan 7, 2021 3:11 PM in response to Bakerbon

Hello Bakerbon,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to get your iPad to start up. We can understand why you'd reach out for a solution.

Here is a resource that can help.

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen

Cheers!

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