ipad 2 upgrade to iOS9 failed and destroyed my iPad

I hope this works for me too.

Updated ipad Gen2 to iOS9.

* received slide to upgrade issue - (can't slide) Did the two finger reboot no less then eleventy MILLION times.

* attached ipad Gen2 to computer with itunes - was able to make a back up, but not able to restore.

* was required to turn off 'locate ipad app'

* was unsuccessful with command, as the slide to upgrade prevents anything else, carpal tunnel ensued from this process.

* got angry, really angry - paused for 7 days awaiting Apple to respond to it's colossal ef up.

(Seven days later, after seeing the iOS 9.0.1 update all over the web.. (today))

* attached same ipad Gen 2 to itunes on computer

* was briefly excited as the ipad showed signs of life, while asking icloud settings, etc...

* quickly was knocked down, trying to go into recovery mode, only to have it 'not find my ipad' that is connected

* got even more angry

* went through this feed, found the ReiBoot thing, was worried this would be virus, but willing to try anything at this point.

* downloaded it, and now trying it.

* 7 hours into this now but it is looking promising, showing far more progress on the black apple icon screen than it has in the past almost two weeks.

* fingers crossed

* restore now asks, to 'Activate iPad'

* EUREKA! This finally fixed it.

* Turned on location services

* Removed password

* Connect to iTunes - wait wait wait (freaking out inside because it is not connecting)

RESTORE IN PROGRESS

Finally worked.

This was not fun. I am happy to say that at LEAST it wasn't my phone.

I am now on the newest update and the iPad is working.

(Is this detailed enough for you?)

Old Hardware can struggle with new high-tech software.

Cheers

Pete

I don't disagree with that. But purchasing a new iPad because the forced update breaks/disables my 2 year old current one is like saying;
A new house was built next door three years after mine was built, so I either have to build another brand new one or I have to move. Kind of dumb, huh?

I come from the generation that you just don't replace everything, you fix it. (tv's, computer's, dishwasher's, husband's)

I understand that technology changes, but these things are frustrating for even the experienced, computer science college graduate, like myself.
I do so appreciate these forums however.

under_a_rock_clearly wrote:

A new house was built next door three years after mine was built, so I either have to build another brand new one or I have to move. Kind of dumb, huh?

Yes. Dumb. Most ridiculous analogy I have read here for some time. Do houses go out of date that quick? I hadn't noticed, as mine runs perfectly well on power, gas and water as my neighbours.

But thanks for the laugh. 🙂

Pete

under_a_rock_clearly wrote:

A new house was built next door three years after mine was built, so I either have to build another brand new one or I have to move. Kind of dumb, huh?

😁

I had this issue with my iPad 2,1 that still had iOS 4.3.1. Upgrading to iOS 9.0.1 bricked it.

I did a search for ipsw iPad 2 and found sites with the previous iOS updates. I downloaded the 8.4.1 version.

After doing the force restart directions from other replies I then did the update using the ipsw 8.4.1 file.

the update was successful and I was then able to update to iOS 9.0.1.

I did this after leaving the Apple Store having purchased a $500 iPad to replace my iPad 2 that the 'genius' said was no long good.

I've returned that purchase for a full refund.

bwttchd wrote:

I had this issue with my iPad 2,1 that still had iOS 4.3.1. Upgrading to iOS 9.0.1 bricked it.

I did a search for ipsw iPad 2 and found sites with the previous iOS updates. I downloaded the 8.4.1 version.

After doing the force restart directions from other replies I then did the update using the ipsw 8.4.1 file.

the update was successful and I was then able to update to iOS 9.0.1.

I did this after leaving the Apple Store having purchased a $500 iPad to replace my iPad 2 that the 'genius' said was no long good.

I've returned that purchase for a full refund.

Stop Jailbreaking your iPad. That may help.

Cheers

Pete

MMine was the same .wo und not except my password ,had to completely reinstall back to factory settings ,.thought I eas doing it thru Apple but ended up with a firm called IYogi ,fixed it ok but ended up paying $170 .absolutly ripped off .at least it's working ok now

Did you ever get this figured out? Having the same problem.

I Finally got it to work by restoring as a new iPad. Numerous attempts to restore from iCloud or computer backup failed.

I was updating my ipad 2 just 3 days back to ios 9.0.2 n my ipad crashed while updating showing error (9)! i took it to apple authorized service center and now they r asking me to pay half the price of the device for replacement. I'm totally shocked and now i m waiting for any solution from apple for this problem. Else, i'm not gonna leave this so easily. It is some mistake from their end!

Same here. I updated my ipad 2 to ios 9 and it stuck at iTunes logo no matter how many times i did the hard restart buttons.

Please help.

Same exact issue here, never had an issue updating until now. Bricked my iPad. Took it to the Apple store and the snot-nosed technician told me that I must have a hardware issue that existed since before my attempted update, and that the old iOS had somehow figured out a workaround. Once I tried to update though, she says the hardware issue was exposed. Sounds to me like the update was actually a downgrade, and/or she was blowing smoke up my skirt. Anyway, for a mere $250 I can get a replacement device to replace the iPad they broke. Such a deal. Going to try to regress my iOS back a few revs and NEVER update it again. If that does 't work, the. Kindle Fire here I come.

Snot-nosed?

Good luck with that attitude.