Q: ipad 2 upgrade to iOS9 failed and destroyed my iPad

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 Do houses go out of date that quick?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.

Yeah, as if a better attitude would solve the problem. Maybe you should read the entire post, try your level best to understand what it says and the frustration incurred by Apple's attitude, and then troll elsewhere.

Feel free to do as you please, I'm out.