My ipad is locked up with the message. "This iPad has not been backed up in three weeks. Backups happen...." When I press the OK button, nothing happens. I cannot power off the device, because it is waiting for me to clear the message. HELP!

My ipad is locked up with the message. "This iPad has not been backed up in three weeks. Backups happen when blah blah blah...." When I press the OK button, nothing happens. I cannot power off the device, because it is waiting for me to clear the message. The screen is locked and Icannot power it down. HELP!

iPad, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 9, 2012 5:44 PM

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My ipad is locked up with the message. "This iPad has not been backed up in three weeks. Backups happen...." When I press the OK button, nothing happens. I cannot power off the device, because it is waiting for me to clear the message. HELP!

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