iPad Pro restarts after shutdown down

i have an Ipad pro 12 9 inch , 5th Gen. that restarts within a minute after shutdown. How do I fix this?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Feb 3, 2026 8:58 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2026 9:03 AM

Is the iPad connected to its Power Adapter when it automatically restarts - or running exclusively on battery power?


An iPad will, by design, automatically boot to a running state when connected to an external power source.

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iPad Pro restarts after shutdown down

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