How to Restart Your iPad
1. Restart Your iPad with Face ID
1. Press and Hold the Top and Volume Buttons
- Press and hold either the top button and the volume up or volume down button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the Slider
- Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. Turn On Your iPad
- To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.
2. Restart Your iPad with a Home Button
1. Press and Hold the Top Button
- Press and hold the top button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the Slider
- Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. Turn On Your iPad
- To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.
How to Force Restart Your iPad
1. Force Restart iPad with Face ID
1. Press and Quickly Release the Volume Up Button
- Press and quickly release the volume up button.
2. Press and Quickly Release the Volume Down Button
- Press and quickly release the volume down button.
3. Press and Hold the Top Button
- Press and hold the top button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo.
2. Force Restart iPad with a Home Button
1. Press and Hold the Home and Top Buttons
- Press and hold both the Home button and the top (or side) button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo.
How to Reset Your iPad
1. Reset All Settings
1. Open Settings
- Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Select Reset All Settings
- Tap on “Reset All Settings.” You might need to enter your passcode.
3. Confirm Reset
- Confirm that you want to reset all settings. This will reset settings like your Wi-Fi passwords and wallpapers, but it will not delete your data.
2. Erase All Content and Settings
1. Open Settings
- Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Select Erase All Content and Settings
- Tap on “Erase All Content and Settings.” You might need to enter your passcode and Apple ID password.
3. Confirm Erase
- Confirm that you want to erase all content and settings. This will delete all your data and reset your iPad to factory settings.
Additional Tips
- Backup Your Data: Before performing a factory reset, ensure you back up your data to iCloud or a computer to avoid losing important information.
- Battery Life: Ensure your iPad has enough battery life or is connected to a power source before resetting or restarting.
- Software Update: Sometimes, updating your iPad to the latest iPadOS version can resolve issues without needing a reset.
By following these steps, you can easily restart or reset your iPad.
