Force Power Down (shutdown) an iPad

When an iPad is hung or stuck, meaning it is non-responsive to any input, it might be necessary to force a shutdown of the device. The process of completing this is simple and only requires a few seconds of time. Listed below are the step by step instructions for force shutting down an iPad.

  • Begin by making sure nothing is obstructing the power or home buttons. If your device is not functioning correctly due to damaged parts, it is recommended to get those resolved first.
  • Press and hold the Power button (top right) and the Home button (center middle) at the same time until the screen turns off.
  • Once the screen is off, release both buttons.
  • Wait 10 seconds.
  • Press and hold only the power button for 5 seconds and then release the button.
  • Your device will boot up as normal.
If your device continues to hang or freeze after force shutting down, you may have other issues going on which could require a complete data wipe of the device.

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