Hard Reset Your iPad

A hard reset forces your iPad abruptly turn off and on again.

There are a couple different ways to hard reset your iPad, depending on which model you have:

If your iPad has a Home button

Simultaneously press and hold the Home button and the power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

If your iPad doesn’t have a Home Button

Press and release the volume up button, press and release he volume down button, then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Why this works:

This step is a good way to temporarily fix a software issue that caused your iPad to freeze. It doesn’t address the root cause of the problem, but it’s a great way to get your iPad working again.

Pro tip:

• You’ll sometimes have to hold down the buttons for 25–30 seconds before the Apple logo appears, so be patient and don’t give up!