My iPad is stuck on a bootloop.

c4tb0y,

Thanks for clarifying. If your iPad is stuck at the Apple logo and won't boot past it, we'd recommend you try to connect it to your PC in recovery mode, then update and restore it. Bear in mind this does wipe data on the iPad that has not been backed up already.

• If you can't update or restore your iPad

If you still can't restore it in that manner or the computer still won't recognize it, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple Support directly at that point as this may be indicative of a hardware issue with the iPad.

• Get Support

Take care.

c4tb0y User level Said:

"My iPad is stuck on a bootloop.: How do I fix this? This is extremely infuriating that I cannot work on anything currently."

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Two Things Here:

A. Troubleshooting an iPhone in a Boot Loot:

See my User Tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip

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B. Accessing this Data in the Meantime:

Use iCloud: To access items such as photos, go to iCloud. If items are enabled in it, then they should be accessible in it. Use this link for Photos: https://www.icloud.com/photos

Hi c4tb0y,

We see your iPad currently turns itself off while using Procreate.

To clarify do you only notice this in Procreate? What about other task management apps or browsers, etc? If you play any games on your iPad, does it restart then?

Also, what specifically happens when you try to connect your iPad to your PC, does it charge at least? Also if you have multiple USB ports on your PC, try all of them and see if there's any change.

Let us know these additional details, and we'll continue from there.

Cheers!

What error code are you getting? My iPad was doing the same thing and having the same problems, I took it to the apple store and they said it might be a hardware issue. I think you should also try going to the genius bar at an apple store maybe they can help identify the problem or even fix it.

c4tb0y User level Said:

"My iPad is stuck on a bootloop.: I've been trying this multiple times throughout the week and it has not worked once."

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Next, try Clearing Space:

To Clear Space, Refer to the following...

Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear the History and Cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch - Apple Support

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B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

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C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storage named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time. Use my Computer: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

i think i have the same problem does your ipad turn off and then back on over and over again before getting to the lock screen too?