my ipad is frozen and I can't reboot it

My ipad is frozen and I can't reboot it.


Holding down the sleep key doesn't work.


When I wake it, it has the time and the information across the top, but it doesn't show the unlock screen, so I can't enter my passcode. Also, it shows that there's 62% of the battery left.


Any ideas?

iPad 2, iOS 7.0.3

Posted on Dec 27, 2013 4:34 AM

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Dec 27, 2013 6:50 AM in response to Momnovak

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) No data/files will be erased.


Frozen or unresponsive iPad

Resolve these most common issues:

• Display remains black or blank

• Touch screen not responding

• Application unexpectedly closes or freezes

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/


iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix

http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/


iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad

http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad


Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone

http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/


What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm


iOS: Not responding or does not turn on

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281


Home button not working or unresponsive, fix

http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/


Fixing an iPad Home Button

http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u


iPad: Basic troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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