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Q: I've tried everything to fix my iPad after updating it today 10.9.2-now it is in recovery mode - please help ????

I've tried everything to fix my iPad after updating it today 10.9.2-now it is in recovery mode - please help ????

iPad, OS X 10.9.2(13C10210

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 5:22 AM

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Q: I've tried everything to fix my iPad after updating it today 10.9.2-now it is in recovery mode - please help ????

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  • by Diavonex,

    Diavonex Diavonex Apr 23, 2014 5:24 AM in response to fourwheeldrive73
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    Apr 23, 2014 5:24 AM in response to fourwheeldrive73

    1. Turn off iPad

     

     

    2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)

     

     

    3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port

     

     

    4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.

     

     

    DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug

     

     

    5. Release Home button.

     

     

    ON COMPUTER

     

     

    6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.

     

     

    7. Select "Restore iPad"...

     

     

    Note:

     

     

    1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup

     

     

    2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.