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Hi, I tried to reset my iPad because it forgot the passcode. I plugged it into my computer and accidentally pressed the update button instead of restore and now it it stuck in a white screen that says “Press home button to recover” What do I do now?

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 9, 2022 3:19 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2022 3:24 PM

Press the home button, and see how much further the update gets.

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Hi, I tried to reset my iPad because it forgot the passcode. I plugged it into my computer and accidentally pressed the update button instead of restore and now it it stuck in a white screen that says “Press home button to recover” What do I do now?

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