Other solution from other users:
(1) Larashly solved the problem by following these steps.
Follow the seteps below:
- Connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes
- Turn the device OFF (hold down the power button at the top of the device) Turn the iPad off (sleep button pressed for a few seconds until the red slider appears, and then turn off the iPad).
- Connect the iPad again with the USB cable still inserted in the computer while holding down the Home button. Let the home button until release when you see the message "Connect to iTunes".iTunes tell you ' an iPad is in recovery mode has been detected'.
- Then press “Restore”
- Then follow simple instructions on iTunes on your computer.
As part of the restore it did update to iOS 9.3 and is now restoring my Apps.
(2) I haven't tried it, but I have seen other solution, I hope it helps others who doesn't want to erase unsaved data user.
Joop OverhandMar 23, 2016 5:39 AM in response to GerVer
Hi everybody,
I think this might help (is what I did and some others on this page to):
- 1. Take any internet-connected computer/tablet/phone, go to iCloud.com and login.
- 2. Go to 'settings'.
- 3. From the 'my devices' tab, REMOVE the iPad or iPhone that cannot be activated.
- 4. Try activating the iPad or iPhone again, it should work now.
- 5. Verify that your iPad or iPhone returns in iCloud again.
This should be all...
(NO NEED for resetting to factory settings!!!)