Problems with iPad2, Safari crashes and iTunes complains

If you restore your iPad to the last update all of the old info will be there from that time period. even internet settings and such so nothing wil change.

Connect to iTunes by cable, open Safari browser an page that is locking on you. Now go settings on pad and turn off wifi and carrier so you are isolated from the network. Hold the on/off and home buttons in together and perform a reboot.

Tap the Home button twice when finshed and close safari by pressing on it till it wiggles.

Reopen and try again. A restore from last backup as given by Soto is also known to fix corrupt settings. A restore is really a last option, and if a backup contains the faulty setting then only a factory restore with a new update is likely to fix. Apps, which can sometimes cause the problem, should be synced back a few at a time starting with your most recent purchases to see if one is responsible.

It may take some time - but then again we are talking binary....... never knew two digits could cause so many headaches for everyone, sigh!

Best regards, Ct

that was a mouthfull... how old was the backup that restored from? if you were missing apps and such, they must have all been added or changed since the last backup. all of this for a webpage....the internet wins again..

Do you have the ability to log in and download from either the App or ITunes Stores when using the iPad on a hotspot, keeping safari closed down. If the device was connected to a company network, then it almost certainly has a Config file installed plus security key for network authentications. If the file is corrupt (likely) some or all network log ins will fail or may fall over at some point, such as the problems described with iTunes sync. Have your company network admin confirm whether this is the case and ask them to reinstall your credential configuration file.

Regards, Ct

Please download and install the Opera MiniWeb Browser from the App store. Reboot when the installation finishes by holding down the start and Home buttons together - keep depressed until the apple logo appears.

start Opera - OK the startup screen, then try the sites that are giving you problems in Safari.

Let me know how you get on. We may need to reset your p-list and SCM folder and reload the operating system.

Regards, Ct

Can you talk to your Network admin who installed your MobileIron profile. i suspect that this is a lockout issue because you have not been able to verify a login. We need them to delete the old profile and re-install it for you. Once they can establish network connectivity via the company net (VPN etc) we can consider their end isolated as a cause.

I'm interested in why the MobileIron has a global 5 minute lockout policy in place and not one restricted to the VPN log in. Also why can they not drop the policy onto a USB so you can install it yourself if ever you need to reset restore.

Their policy will not come as standard with any iOS upgrade etc, and to be honest I am not sure how the pad handles such scenarios where companies have installed standalone network profiles.

Perhaps it might be better if this thread is marked closed but unresolved and a link to the same under the ipad in the Enterprise forum.

Some topics that make me question the validity of your restore process include looking at the following

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5210

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5203 (Code ensures user installed apps and data is retained when checking a device back in for service update reconfiguration, etc)

http://help.apple.com/configurator/mac/1.0/ General Help

If your device was set up using a configurator as one device under a large number of your Company's BYOD (Buy your own device??) scheme, then, it almost certainly is running a profile for Network and audit puposes and no doubt tracking as well. Think you need to talk to your Company Network Admin team first.

Best wishes, Ct

Thankyou for the update, and thanks for explaining the company perspective. The steps for restoring an ipad can be found here

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

Before starting any restore I would suggest you go to Settings\Safari and clear out your history, cookies, data etc. Turn debug off, java on, private browsing off (will cause problems loading pages like CNN because of cookies issues) set cookies to 'When visited'.

Open new tabs in background (when off it can hang pages with lots of media content)

And in Advanced settings - remove all website data.

Clear History and clear cookies and data - you need to have any backup as clean of any junk and clutter as possible

Prior to backup also disable Restrictions in Settings\General

Ensure you have a full charge on your pad before you start, as the restores will require connection by cable and any powering will be what is available through your usb which will be minor.

Depending on your configuration it can be a long process - so have a good book to read or something else to keep you occupied. Also be available to keep an eye on the process for any hangs, errors or issues whilst it restores.

Because you may have a settings issue with another App, my advice would be to perform a backup - but then unsync your Apps before commencing the restoring process. In this way the data in your Apps is preserved in the backup - but will only write back that data for which you have Apps installed when you restore from that back-up. The Apps themselves are not backed up as they are in your library.

Similarly, I would recommend going to Settings\General\Reset and Reset Network settings, also turn wifi and data carrier off in settings so your ipad cannot initiate another connection before you have finished. There is one other area known to be problematic with the iOS 5 variants - they all need to have the latest updates for the following installed if you use them. Itunes (obviously) and if so it will not hurt to run a repair routine on it prior to starting. Repairs and checks for the latest of the following will not go amiss either

Apple Application Support

Bonjour

Quicktime - (often overlooked)

Safari - especially if you sync bookmarks (iTunes - device connected, clicked to display summary page, select Info page and untick for this repair so that bookmark corruption is not an issue).

icloud Control Panel Applet

Apple Software update application

Then:

wifi/carrier off

Network settings reset

Backup

Unsync Apps

At this point - and as an after thought I wondered if you can go through your iTunes settings under the Edit Menu\Preferences - Parental for instance is not locked down with any hidden settings etc.

Whilst in the Advanced tab click on Reset warnings. Also:

Right click your device in the main iTunes window and select to Reset Warnings there to, this will allow previously ignored warnings to re show if they occur again.

Restore iOS - but dont elect to restore from your backup just yet - just restore to 5.1.1

When finshed switch back on and test wifi and safari.

If all ok, resync your Apps a few at a time to see if you can isolate a possible cause.

If the problem re-occurs before you reinstall any apps and reinstall their data from backup - it may well mean a possible hardware issue, and or a configuration file not as it should be (Plist - Property list) that is being utilised with the restore process.

Finally, a small apology

I know my answers seem a little long winded - but rather than just refer you to support articles I have tried to pool as many workarounds as possible into my replies, so that if you follow them through, I will know what you have done and what you have not. Hope you understand I am not just trying to wear your eyes out ;)

Kind regards

Nick

mediaserverd - can you confirm if you are running either ipeng app for ipad, and or squuezebox controller?

Regards, Ct