Hello. I recently wanted to install a profile on my old iPad 8th gen that’s broken and cracked. The home button fell out and im stuck on the “ready to install profile” screen that’s asking me to press the home button to continue. But the only problem is that I don’t have a home button anymore. Please help my find other ways to get out of the screen.
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iPad (8th generation)
With a broken physical button, you'll not be able to perform any actions that require the button to be pressed - such as confirming an action, or performing a forced-restart or system restore.
Your only options are to have your iPad repaired - or replaced.
For practical purposes, in lieu of repairing and returning your own iPad, Apple usually exchange the iPad for a renewed/refurbished iPad of the same model and specification. The cost of the exchange is the same as would otherwise be charged for repair. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare plan, an out-of-warranty repair while expensive will be somewhat less than the cost of a replacement iPad.
As for out-of-warranty repair costs, Apple offers a fixed-price price repair. You can verify eligibility and cost for your region/country here:
iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support
If you have an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost of repair is reduced to a small excess/deductible fee.
With a broken physical button, you'll not be able to perform any actions that require the button to be pressed - such as confirming an action, or performing a forced-restart or system restore.
Your only options are to have your iPad repaired - or replaced.
For practical purposes, in lieu of repairing and returning your own iPad, Apple usually exchange the iPad for a renewed/refurbished iPad of the same model and specification. The cost of the exchange is the same as would otherwise be charged for repair. Unless you have benefit of an active AppleCare plan, an out-of-warranty repair while expensive will be somewhat less than the cost of a replacement iPad.
As for out-of-warranty repair costs, Apple offers a fixed-price price repair. You can verify eligibility and cost for your region/country here:
iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support
If you have an active AppleCare+ plan, the cost of repair is reduced to a small excess/deductible fee.
You're stuck because that screen needs the home button to proceed, and without it, your iPad can't get the confirmation.
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