From time to time it is a good idea to reset your iPad. Your tablet is basically a computer and they occasionally suffer from crazy freezes or strange bugs. Resetting an iPad solves a lot of problems and you can easily do it yourself. That is how it works.
Reset iPad: a step-by-step plan
In general, you will encounter few problems with an iPad, but every now and then you cannot escape it. In most cases, there is then little to worry about and you can solve the problem with a reset. In this article we will show you in detail how this works.
1. Restart normally
Has your iPad been stuck for a few days? Or does a particular app suffer from an annoying bug? Then it is smart to restart your iPad first. Perhaps the fresh start will make problems a thing of the past. Here’s how to restart an iPad:
- Press and hold the power button on the top of the iPad;
- Move the bar as soon as you see ‘Shut down’ appear on the screen;
- Wait a while until the screen turns black: the tablet is now off;
- Now press and hold the power button again to turn the iPad back on.
2. Reset iPad
Are you still having problems? If the problems only occur in a particular app, uninstalling and reinstalling it can help. Is the problem not solved? Then the next step is to reset the iPad. Don’t worry, you won’t lose any personal data such as apps, photos or private files. How to reset an iPad depends on the model you have. Pro copies do not have a home button at the bottom of the screen.
Reset iPad Pro (without home button):
- Press and release the volume up button;
- Soon after, press and release the volume down button;
- Then press and hold the power button on the top;
- Do not release until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
Reset iPad and iPad Air (with home button):
- Press and hold the power button and home button at the same time;
- Do not release both buttons until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
3. More persistent problems?
Is your iPad still acting weird? Then there may be more to it than just a crash or malfunctioning app. In that case, you can try to restore the iPad to factory settings. Note: you will get the device back as it came from the factory, so all your apps, files, photos and music will be deleted. Hence, make sure to backup your iPad beforehand so as not to lose any personal data. Then click on the article below for a detailed step-by-step plan.
→ This is how you reset an iPad to factory settings
First aid for Apple problems
On iPhone we are happy to help with common problems with Apple devices. For example, is your iPad stuck in recovery mode? That’s annoying, but the problem is probably easy to fix. Or does your iPhone suddenly no longer turn on? Do not panic! We try to help you further in the video below.