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Is my 2012 original Ipad dead? How can I resuscitate it?

I have an original 2012 Ipad that I have not used in about 2 years. I charged it and tried to start it up. It takes a charge and turns on but only displays an itunes icon and a white charger plug icon. What does this mean? I mainly want to obtain the photos that may be sitting on this old device. I do not use other apple devices.

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 2:13 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 2:21 PM

You are seeing the connect to iTunes on a computer message. Your iPad needs to be restored. If you do this, you can get the iPad working again, but it will also erase everything on the device. If you have a backup that you can restore, you may be able to save the photos.


This tells you how to restore the device.

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


This explains how to restore a backup.

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




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Aug 2, 2022 2:21 PM in response to yourekillinme

You are seeing the connect to iTunes on a computer message. Your iPad needs to be restored. If you do this, you can get the iPad working again, but it will also erase everything on the device. If you have a backup that you can restore, you may be able to save the photos.


This tells you how to restore the device.

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


This explains how to restore a backup.

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




Is my 2012 original Ipad dead? How can I resuscitate it?

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