Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
I wanted to do a complete power-down of my iPad (1st Generation) and press the power button along with the home button to get the slidbar. I slide the bar, and now it just gives me the spinning graphic thing.
That spinning thing has been going on for an hour now and it never shuts off. What do I do? How do I fix this?
iPad, iOS 4.3.2
Try a reset and re-try switching it off after the iPad has restarted : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider if it appears), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.
What you are trying to do is a reboot. To fully power your iPad down, you hold the power button until the red slider appears, then slide it to shut down.
Since all you have now is a spinning circle, I would recommend you reboot. Press and hold BOTH the power and home buttons for about 10 seconds (IGNORE THE RED SLIDER TO SHUT DOWN) until the Apple Logo appears, then let go of both buttons and your iPad will [hopefully] restart.
This has allowed it to shut off, which is exactly what I wanted. Thank you.
glad to help.....
Anything else to try. This is not working for me. Tried the home button - power off button and nothing happens. Tried it for 2 minutes, 10 seconds, etc. Nothing.
My iPad won't shut down
