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my iPad won't go into DFU mode

My iPad comes up with support.apple.com/ipad/restore on top with a picture of a cable and a laptop.


I know this is restore mode but on my Mac it fails to restore, have tried many times but it keeps coming back to this screen and I cannot get it into DFU Mode


Please help, thanks

iPad Air 5 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 11:21 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 3:43 PM

Your iPad must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support

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

Restore all content to iPad from a backup - Apple Support


You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


If your iPad is not recognised by your computer when connected, try using a different USB port. If you continue to have difficulties, this support page should help with troubleshooting:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

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Jun 6, 2022 3:43 PM in response to jnsdion

Your iPad must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support

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

Restore all content to iPad from a backup - Apple Support


You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


If your iPad is not recognised by your computer when connected, try using a different USB port. If you continue to have difficulties, this support page should help with troubleshooting:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

my iPad won't go into DFU mode

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