iPad frozon on Passcode screen following software update

Hello. My ipad updated its software overnight. This morning I had to put in my apple id and memorable information, and then the ipad passcode. It has now frozen with the spinning wheel icon on the 'Enter ipad passcode' page where it has been for 30 minutes now. Help please!

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Apr 14, 2024 1:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2024 1:53 AM

If your iPad is unresponsive to input, you have no alternative other than to perform a forced-restart:


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:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. 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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Apr 14, 2024 1:53 AM in response to Angela-MM

If your iPad is unresponsive to input, you have no alternative other than to perform a forced-restart:


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:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. 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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