iPad 10 stopped opening apps

I was normally using my ipad 10 but it stopped opening any apps, screen is responding, but no apps are opening. I can't even restart it, since it just doesn't respond. i can turn it off and on, but not restart, the screen is working perfectly but no apps are working. I tried to use it as a second display for my macbook, it connects and shows the icon of second display, but when i press to open the second screen it just doesnt respond

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Posted on Feb 6, 2026 11:49 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2026 11:57 AM

If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


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; do not release the top button until...
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Performed correctly, your iPad will restart.


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Feb 6, 2026 11:57 AM in response to murodjon176

If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


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; do not release the top button until...
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Performed correctly, your iPad will restart.


iPad 10 stopped opening apps

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