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iPad frozen

Trying to setup a new ipad, got to the iCloud download part it’s been running for over 5 hours,its seems frozen. I want to stop clear it and start all over again

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 1:38 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2023 2:41 PM

Try this.

Force restart iPad - Apple Support


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iPad frozen

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