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iPad was recently upgraded from iOS6 to iOS8. the Wireless appears to connect - authenticates. When load the Safari - it works in a limited fashion. Then selecting an pre-loaded apps on the device does not open or load the app at all. Loading icon appears, but ultimately no application is opened. Help?
iPad 2, iOS 8.4
Re-boot ipad.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. page 128 iPad user manual.
force power down if the above give you trouble.
Hold down both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Ten seconds or more. Hold until the Apple logo appears.
more details on re-booting:
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Reboot-Your-iPad-Power-Off.htm
Restore to factory settings by loading the latest version of ios that your machine will support:
Do a full backup of your device. Twice is best -- cloud and computer.
"You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to factory settings and the latest version of iOS."
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
"You can put your iOS device into recovery mode, then restore it using iTunes.:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
At last resort you could consider DFU (Device Firmware Update). This could void your warranty.
http://www.imore.com/tip-put-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode
nsdjoey explains how to force a reload of ios
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