Ipad 2 Crashed to Black Screen w/ Apple logo

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Ipad 2 Crashed to Black Screen w/ Apple logo

After I finished watching a video on my Facebook app, my Ipad crashed and went to a black screen with the Apple logo in the middle, and is now stuck. What do I do?

iPad 2, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Feb 17, 2012 9:00 AM

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Feb 17, 2012 9:04 AM in response to euqinas

HOld down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen - ignore the red slider bar.

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Feb 17, 2012 9:14 AM in response to Demo

I did that, and this is what happened:

The Apple logo went away as if the Ipad turned off. When I turned it back on, the logo was bright, then it dimmed out and was stuck again. 😟

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Feb 17, 2012 9:35 AM in response to euqinas

Before you do anything further, make sure that you charge the iPad battery for a while - if it does not have a sufficient charge already.

It sounds like maybe a restore of the iPad is in order. You may want to give that a try now. This kb article explains how to restore your iPad. You will want to backup the iPad first.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

If the iPad ins not recognized in iTunes - try Recovery Mode.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Feb 18, 2012 11:24 AM in response to Demo

Hey there. After about 5 times trying this and just letting my Ipad sit, it finally recovered and restored. Thanks a lot!

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Feb 18, 2012 11:27 AM in response to euqinas

Sometimes it can take a few attempts and I have no idea why that is - but I just didn't think to let you know. Anyway, I'm glad that you finally were able to restore your iPad.

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