IPAD Update to iPad OS 16.5 has frozen my screen

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IPAD Update to iPad OS 16.5 has frozen my screen

I have just updated my iPad to 16.5 and it has now frozen my iPad. a small window appears in the centre of the screen stating: Software Update Your iPad has been updated to iPadOS 16.5. below that is an OK button. However, when I press the OK button it does nothing and the window stays on the screen. I have tried all the hard boot sequences without success. I tried to connect it to my Mac pro via iTunes and my Mac does not recognise the iPad. Can anyone help or do I have a brick!!!!!

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 3, 2023 12:27 PM

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Jun 3, 2023 12:35 PM in response to Easygoingdave

Easygoingdave wrote:

I have tried all the hard boot sequences without success.

Are you sure that you performed the forced restart correctly? It can be a little tricky to do. See this for instructions on the proper way to force restart.

Force restart iPad - Apple Support

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Jun 3, 2023 12:43 PM in response to Demo

Thanks for the prompt reply I've tried it several times, eg press release the top volume button then press release the volume down button then press the power button for 30 secs, all without success.I suspect the window stating the update has been installed is preventing any other function on the iPad.

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Jun 3, 2023 12:48 PM in response to Easygoingdave

Hi Demo, I've just tried it again went through the sequence and this time the screen went black and the apple logo appeared and it booted up and cleared the frozen screen. Thank you again I must have got there sequence exactly right this time.

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Jun 3, 2023 3:47 PM in response to Easygoingdave

You’re welcome. I’m glad you got it sorted out.

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IPAD Update to iPad OS 16.5 has frozen my screen

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