IPad stuck - getting the "waiting for IPad" restore in never never land

I know this thread is old, but I just got this problem today and I found a way to solve this. I tried many third party programs but none of those worked for me. At first, as sceptic as I am, I did not believe that this program would work, but it did. It's called ReiBoot and with the free version I was able to revive my iPad 2 from recovery mode/dark mode. You just need to download it and enter the recovery mode, then I don't know how, but my iPad just turned on the home screen display. I hope this helps,

Carlos

This is an old thread, but I wanted to reply in case someone has the same problem as I did. The solution for me was making sure I was signed into the correct apple ID. I have one and so does my husband, when I was experiencing this problem my computer was signed in under my husbands iTunes. Once I switched it to my iTunes it worked fine.

Been there done that, brand new computer, still waiting for Ipad, which shows apple logo and buffering disc stuck. Sometimes the error 4005 pops up on itunes.

5 original apple leads.

4 different computers.

Latest itunes 12.7.........zzzzzzz !

Still waiting.

Conclusion - NO MORE IPADS

Rather than letting the iPad just sit there connected to the Mac, I would eject the iPad, quit iTunes, restart the Mac and then try again. I would also suggest restarting the iPad, but it sounds like that's a nightmare to do, but I would try starting all over again. I would even try different cables, another USB port or another computer.

I understand your disappointment, but even Apple products have problems and can go bad. It happens with other manufacturer's products every day in the real world. That doesn't help your situation and I realize that, I'm just making a point, that's all. If you are saying that feel that you've been scammed by Apple, that's way over the top, IMHO.

The only thing that I can recommend now, and you won't like it, is to contact Apple directly and send the device in for repair, or at the very least, get their take on it.

Believe me when I tell you that I do understand the frustration. I have had my fair share of products that went bad and for one reason or another turned into "the worst decision that I ever made" kinds of things. I wish that there was something more that I could offer. Maybe somebody else has another idea and they will chime in with some sage advice. I don't know what else to suggest.

And oh, BTW, you are a good bit younger than I am and there are a number of users that participate here in the ASC that are a good bit older than me. With age, comes wisdom - and crankiness! Or so I have been told. 😁

Good luck with Apple. I hope it all works out for you!

iPad: Unable to update or restore

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

If you can’t update or restore your iOS device

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

iPad Stuck in Recovery Mode after Update

http://www.transfer-iphone-recovery.com/ipad-stuck-in-recovery-mode-after-update .html

iOS: Apple logo with progress bar after updating or restoring from backup

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3681

 Cheers, Tom 😉

FYI... I am getting that same message and symptoms as my iPad attempts to update to iOS 9. As well, I am of the same age and experience with computers. I have serious doubts about how well Apple has been keeping up with their QA.

At this point, my most recent phone purchase was an Android. I no longer trust Apple products to 'just work.' They no longer do, and I am kind of sad about that fact.

I might or might not buy and iPad Pro. I was very seriously interested, but not so much after the iOS 9 update failure. This kind of QA failure has become too too familiar over the last year.

They keep adding features, yes, but don't really seem to make sure they work.

Please Apple, whoever is out there, I beg you: fix bugs first, *then* add features. And then don't skimp on the QA. Seems like you are only spending time on the add features step, much to the loss of your product quality.

Doug

I Saw the list of everything you tried...but have you called Apple?

I can not speak for Randy. I have called Apple. I have been to the Apple store briefly. Basically the only option seems to be a full wipe (factory reset).

I have been trying to do that, but it hangs as well. iPad=brick at this point. I may try leaving it all on overnight next.

Am using an iPad 2 on a windows 10 system. My guess is the jokers at Apple never tested this *not* uncommon configuration.

PS. Windows 10 update went off like a charm. On a couple of systems. That were entirely ancient and I had no reasonable expectation it would work without a hitch. But it did A-OK, first shot and it was up and running,

Apple is slipping.

I am also totally pleased with my new Android phone (ASUS Zenfone 2), and have found it to be reliable. And it's getting regular OTW updates without a hitch. Technology I can count on.

The Apple iPad product, on the other hand, has cost me more than its purchase price in lost time and lost billing. I can not see buying a new one at any price given the current high time and frustration cost of ownership.

Doug

Use this. It worked even with iOS 9.2 on an iPad 3.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QANy0X_EoD4

.... As soon as I locked the iPad, it has just gone.

Does anybody have an answer to this?