New iPad stuck on iCloud backup and login during setup

I was trying to set up my new-ish iPad last night, and it is stuck on uploading an iCloud backup from my old computer. It has been stuck since last night (12:30 am). It looks like it logged me out during the night as well, so I am stuck in the login screen with no way to log in.


I don't see a home button like what I had on my old iPad from 2017.


So now I've gone back to using my old iPad again. What can I do?!

iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Jan 23, 2026 5:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2026 4:41 PM

If the restore process has stalled as described, you will 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 - Apple Support

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Jan 23, 2026 4:41 PM in response to M_Haliburton

If the restore process has stalled as described, you will 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 - Apple Support

New iPad stuck on iCloud backup and login during setup

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