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ipad 7th gen stuck in DFU mode

My iPad was working well till the recent update came out and I decided to update it. It failed to update and said an error occurred after that it started acting funny and wouldn't connect to the Wifi even after I entered the correct password. So I decided to restart it and try updating again, it turned off and never turned back on I tried to hard reset it and it's not responding it's just a black screen, which I only recently found out was called DFU mode. I tried to restore it because that's the only option iTunes is giving me, and iTunes goes through extraction of the software, preparing iPad for restoring, waiting for iPad, then the iPad briefly turns on to show the Apple logo briefly but before it boots up it turns off again and iTunes gives me the 4014 error. Ive tried my windows pc or imac, various cables and I updated my iTunes too and my Windows is updated to the latest software, USB drivers are updated too. I don't know what else to do I tried literally everything 😢. I tried to charge it and it's not even showing the charging screen either. Pressing both the Power and Home buttons to try get it out of DFU isn't working, it's just staying with the black screen. I really wish I did not try update now because that's what started it all. Worse still I can't visit an Apple Store any time soon because I am nowhere near one. 😟 Do I have any other option except to wait till I can access an Apple Store?

Posted on Nov 13, 2022 4:03 AM

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Nov 13, 2022 4:12 AM in response to Luciaaa13

You may be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, if you have access to another Apple device, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

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Otherwise, when able, you might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to provide hands-on assistance. Be aware that an AASP many be closer than an Apple Store:

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ipad 7th gen stuck in DFU mode

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