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How long does it take for ipad mini 2 to update from ios 8 to ios 12 using itunes? The download went smoothly but ipad mini has been updating for the past 16 hours. Itunes said not to quit as it is still updating the device. Has very few apps.?

How long does it take for iPad mini 2 to update from ios 8 to ios 12 using iTunes? The download went smoothly but iPad mini has been updating for the past 16 hours. ITunes said not to quit as it is still updating the device. Has very few apps.


Why can't I see a progress bar on iTunes and what is the word Done doing when iTunes is updating?


What do I do now. Stop the update and Initiate recovery?



Posted on Sep 2, 2021 1:39 PM

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Something has stalled. If the iPad is unresponsive, you have little alternative other than to intervene. A forced-restart is perhaps the best way forward - and may clear the issue:


  • 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.




Note: 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.

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 8:54 AM

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Sep 3, 2021 8:54 AM in response to Ox40-

Something has stalled. If the iPad is unresponsive, you have little alternative other than to intervene. A forced-restart is perhaps the best way forward - and may clear the issue:


  • 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.




Note: 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.

How long does it take for ipad mini 2 to update from ios 8 to ios 12 using itunes? The download went smoothly but ipad mini has been updating for the past 16 hours. Itunes said not to quit as it is still updating the device. Has very few apps.?

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