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Weird box on iPad screen

There is a box blocking any access to my iPad Pro.

it appears to be a keyboard function screen

it’s labeled with :

Basic,Movement,Interaction, Device and Gestures


my ipad is connected to the Smart Keyboard

I am unable to bypass this box even if I disconnect the keyboard.

I cannot access anything!! Any help is appreciated!




iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 10:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 1:54 AM

Sorry my apologies, if you press the Volume up button quickly and then press the Volume down button quickly and then press and hold the power button for about 10 secs or so it will shutdown.


The you can restart it again.

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Jan 11, 2022 1:57 AM in response to Lor iMeade

Connect your iPad to its Power Adapter; whist still connected to external power, perform a forced-restart:


  • 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. Or if your iPad isn’t working correctly after you restart it, see the iPad Support website.

Weird box on iPad screen

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