How to turn on Ipad without a physical button

Hi Guys,


So last week I dropped my Ipad mini 6 right on the power button. The finger scan still works so I have been using assistive touch and magnetic case to close my ipad.


Then I forgot to charge it and now I cannot turn it back on, not only that, it is now also stuck on recovery screen.


I want to know if there is anyway I can turn it on with itunes or any third-party app at this point.

Repair cost is too expensive for me at this time so I don't know what to do, please help.

iPad mini 6

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 6:16 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2023 7:02 AM

It is a common misconception that an iPad (or iPhone) can remain fully functional with damaged or defective physical buttons. 


Whilst Accessibility features (such as assistive touch) can be used to augment the User Interface, these features cannot be used as a substitute for physical button sequences that must be used to trigger system recovery actions. Sooner or later you will encounter a situation from which you cannot recover. Until repaired, you will not be able to resolve a locked-out (disabled) iPad - or reset a forgotten device passcode.

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support


If your iPd won’t turn-on using the top (Sleep/Wake) button, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow the iPad to charge. When/if sufficiently charged, the iPad will automatically turn-on.



You description suggests that you iPad must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support

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

Restore all content to iPad from a backup - Apple Support


You’ll need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Jul 3, 2023 7:02 AM in response to tunerstory

It is a common misconception that an iPad (or iPhone) can remain fully functional with damaged or defective physical buttons. 


Whilst Accessibility features (such as assistive touch) can be used to augment the User Interface, these features cannot be used as a substitute for physical button sequences that must be used to trigger system recovery actions. Sooner or later you will encounter a situation from which you cannot recover. Until repaired, you will not be able to resolve a locked-out (disabled) iPad - or reset a forgotten device passcode.

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support


If your iPd won’t turn-on using the top (Sleep/Wake) button, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow the iPad to charge. When/if sufficiently charged, the iPad will automatically turn-on.



You description suggests that you iPad must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support

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

Restore all content to iPad from a backup - Apple Support


You’ll need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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