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ipad 2 upgrade to iOS9 failed and destroyed my iPad

So I got the alert from iTunes to upgrade my ipad2 to the new IOS9 today. plugged in the iPad to my Macbook, and now my iPad no longer works nor will restore. In fact it won't even respond after its screen request to connect to itunes. So Now this upgrade appears to have been responsible for killing my iPad that was working just fine prior.. How do I fix this or how is Apple going to fix what they did to my iPad?

iPad 2, iOS 9, Failed to load and killed iPad

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 1:24 PM

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MichelPM

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81,284 points

Posted on Mar 22, 2017 12:56 AM

Many, including myself, have updated their iPad 2 models with no issues.

iPad 2 is, now, a 6 year old device.

Was your iPad 2 either out of or very low on free data storage space?

You need, at least, 3 GBs or more of free data storage space to do a WiFi, over the air iOS upgrade/update.

Anything below 1 GB could result in a failed upgrade/update.

Since your iPad 2 was rendered defective, did the Apple Store offer you an out of warranty replacement iPad 2 for $199 U.S.D.?

For another $129, for $329, coming this Friday, you can order a brand new 32 GBs storage iPad model , that Apple just introduced today, that is head and shoulders above any iPad 2,3 or 4 model.

The new iPad

http://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/

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jane187

Level 1

4 points

Sep 19, 2015 11:25 PM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

I'm luckier than you. I still sort of have an iPad, but it *****!

DO I restore from backup or do wait for the patches that are sure to come?

bicesz

Level 1

5 points

Sep 20, 2015 1:11 AM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

Hey Folks!

have had the same issue ipad 2 kept rebooting after ios 9 upgrade, with the following resolution of the issue!

what helped me is:

1. update itunes with latest update

2. do a reboot till display clears completely black and then let all buttons go. (hold home and lock button)

3. then take a usb cable connect to the device first, and then start to press home button on ipad and DO NOT let go while you connect ipad cable to the PC usb port.

4. once communication established with pc and itunes do factory reste

cheers

Sep 20, 2015 6:32 AM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

i have the same problem and i can't fix my ipad 2 what should i do ????

Sep 20, 2015 7:12 AM in response to sherillfromphoenix

This is my problem too. Did you find a fix?

TyTyShen

Level 1

0 points

Sep 20, 2015 8:02 AM in response to shirelyhxl

yes, I got same situation in my ipad2. any progress?

Sep 20, 2015 8:53 AM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

my ipad is in the same situation and also not connecting on itunes.

bicesz

Level 1

5 points

Sep 20, 2015 8:55 AM in response to jessicasar

try my approche

Csound1

Level 9

60,033 points

Sep 20, 2015 8:56 AM in response to ios9disaster

ios9disaster wrote:

mine too.

its a ploy to make me buy new apple junk

Don't fall for it, give your iThing away and get an Android, or a Windows mobile device. Stand up for yourself.

Sep 20, 2015 9:29 AM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

My ipad2 is stuck on Itunes symbol and usb port... It will not do anything.No hard reset and my laptop doesn't recongize it anymore... It tells me to download again and everytime samething happens..

Sep 20, 2015 9:47 AM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

I have tried everything that they suggest nothing works. IPad 2 now only shows apple sympol and usb plug.. Will not hard reset.. Computer does not recongize it all anymore.. Please someone help me... My Ipad 2 is Stuck in this mode...

bicesz

Level 1

5 points

Sep 20, 2015 9:53 AM in response to straitcrzy

try this

1.press home and lock button until screen goes dark, and let go both bottons, so you have a ipad with a black screen/ leav it lik this

2. lunch itunes and update it

3 connect a cable to the ipad, with out connecting it to the pc by now

4. while pressing and holding the home button permanently connect the cable to the pc

it worked for me

Sep 20, 2015 10:10 AM in response to bicesz

That still does not work.

bicesz

Level 1

5 points

Sep 20, 2015 10:17 AM in response to straitcrzy

try another usb port this time, and reste couple of times before,

ahllev

Level 1

0 points

Sep 20, 2015 5:13 PM in response to straitcrzy

Tried to upgrade to ios9 on my Ipad and bricked it during the process. Stuck on same page as most upgrades ("slide to upgrade"

Tried to follow Apple "fix" but it did not work. Required that I turn of "Find My Ipad" first......kinda difficult when you are shut out of the system.

Seems that most of the problems are occuring with people who are upgrading from ios7 to 9 without having gone through 8.4.1.

I found the following "fix" online and was able to recover my iPad (including all 155 downloaded apps and all of my files and photos) in about 20 minutes. I must say that before I bricked the ipad trying to upgrade to ios9 I had done a full backup.

Here is the link. It requires downgrading the ios to 8.4.1 which allows the ipad to function. You then link to iTunes and restore your apps before upgradinbg to ios9. Went without a hitch.....whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.bidnessetc.com/stuck-on-slide-to-upgrade-while-upgrading-to-ios-9-her es-the-fix/

JuanZ007

Level 1

0 points

Sep 20, 2015 10:44 PM in response to alexanderfrommooresville

Hi Everyone,

I have the same error. I have upgraded to ios9 version two days ago and now it does not start. When it starts to load and then it restarts automatically. I do not have a backup. How can I downgrade my version in order to run correctly. Please help me... Thank you

ipad 2 upgrade to iOS9 failed and destroyed my iPad