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IPad Black screen, spinning wheel at center after successful restore

How do I solve IPad Black screen, spinning wheel at center after successful restore from a connected MacBook Pro.

I have performed multiple hard shut downs after the “successful” restore from a connected MacBook pro

iPad (10th gen) WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 2:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2023 2:54 PM

Start here:

If your iOS or iPadOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly - Apple Support

As described, you previous restore attempt from your Mac computer may not have been successful. You may need to restore your iPad to factory settings:

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

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Feb 1, 2023 2:54 PM in response to RVRfromCT

Start here:

If your iOS or iPadOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly - Apple Support

As described, you previous restore attempt from your Mac computer may not have been successful. You may need to restore your iPad to factory settings:

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

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RVRfromCT Author

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Feb 1, 2023 4:29 PM in response to RVRfromCT

Answer is seemingly “repeated hard, shut, downs“ over and over again until the system stabilizes.

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