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LolaJ2019 Author

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There is a menu on my ipad screen preventing me from opening or unlocking my ipad?

Trying to gain access to ipad pro 2022, this gesture menu is preventing me from entering code or use face rec or doing hard reset

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 4:52 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jun 23, 2023 4:56 PM

By design, you can always perform a forced-restart of your iPad without interacting with the iPad screen:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
Press and hold the top button.
When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

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