I have tried all the recommended steps. Have updated regularly. Help. I would like to enjoy my ipad again. Bought a kindle so I could read.
iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 7.0.6
Are you using a Windows computer to sync and update?
Crashes indicate damaged/corrupted software which happens sometimes if hardware is also damaged, but more often if the software is not syncing to the iPad properly.
You can try a hard reboot - hold power and home button till it cycles off then on again, then let go. I don't believe that will fix your software crashes.
I would recommend restoring to factory, updating over a reliable wifi connection and restore your data from cloud storage.
Any more problems after that, take it in for Apple service.
I am in the same boat. I've tried hard boots with no success. When I restore to factory settings I can use it again (my problem is that you can't enter anything - it literally takes 10 seconds for type to appear after you enter it and apps crash upon loading). As soon as I restore my data via iTunes the problem reappears. Am now setting it up as a new device and seeing if that works.
TOTAL PAIN!
Ever since IOS 7. iPad keeps crashing. Ready to chuck all apple products. Have done all the recommended actions. Can't use it for more than 10 minutes. No happy anymore
