iPad stuck on loading for days

I have been trying to set up my iPad for three days now and it will go all the way to the “make this your new iPad” set where it says apps & data and setting and it will just sit and load it’s been like that for days now and it won’t let me restart it what should I do

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Feb 22, 2026 8:18 PM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2026 8:37 PM

Try a forced restart of the iPad:


If your iPad won't turn on or is frozen


Use the first procedure at the page above under "If your screen is black or frozen"

Note there are two different procedures; one for iPads with a Home button and one for iPads without a Home button.

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