Frequently Asked Question
Ipad is frozen - can't shut off
Last Updated 23 days ago
If your screen is black or frozen
Follow the steps for your device.
On your iPad without a Home button
- Press and quickly release the volume button closest to the top button.
- Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
- Press and hold the top button until the device begins to restart.
- If your iPad doesn't turn on, follow these steps to check your hardware and charge your device. You might need to charge for up to an hour.
- If your iPad still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support.
On your iPad with a Home button
- Press and hold both the Home button and the top button until you see the Apple logo.
- If your iPad doesn't turn on, follow these steps to check your hardware and charge your device. You might need to charge for up to an hour.
- If your iPad still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support.
If your iPad turns on but gets stuck during startup
If you see the Apple logo or a red or blue screen during startup, try these steps:
- Connect your iPad to a computer. On a Mac with macOS Catalina, open the Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
- Locate your device on your computer.
- While your device is connected, follow the steps for your device:
- On your iPad without a Home button: Press and quickly release the volume button closest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button until your device begins to restart. Keep holding the top button.