Force Restarting Your Apple iPad

When Should You Force Restart Your iPad

If iPad isn’t responding, and you can’t restart it by turning if off then on, try forcing it to restart. Force restarting your iPad is necessary when it becomes unresponsive, frozen, or stuck on the Apple logo. This can be due to a number of different reasons such as software glitches or issues, too many applications are open, etc. 

Force restarting does not erase your entire iPad data and can be a quick fix before seeking further assistance.

How to Force Restart iPad Models with Face ID or with Touch ID 

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force Restart iPad Models with the Home button

1. Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.