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iPad stuck on apple logo after reset

Hi,

i have reset my ipad by erasing all data and settings. while it was re-booting after it finished the restore it stays on the apple logo boot screen. i'm on version 3.2.0 and i didnt want to upgrade to 4.2.1
I didnt backup the Ipad as I got a nwe pc.
I tried to restore it but I keep getting an unknowen error

any help regarding the boot screen or do i have to upgrade and lose my emails and pics

Thanks

Dell Alien Wear, Windows 7

Posted on Dec 1, 2010 2:48 PM

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Dec 3, 2010 11:40 PM in response to Bander33

I would be very grateful if someone can help me - I attempted to update to 4.2 yesterday and after it taking literally all day to back-up on itunes - I woke this morning to find that it finally says the Ipad should be on v4.2. However all I see is an Apple logo and a progress bar. Nothing i happening and I have attempted to reset using sleep and go home buttons, but this has merely reset the progress bar back to the beginning. Arrggghhhh. Can someone please help.

Feb 24, 2011 12:45 PM in response to Bander33

I also have the same issue with my iPad. I tried to restore it using erase all data and settings and then it got stuck with the apple logo. I tried doing the recovery mode but all I get from iTunes is a message that says I should restore and update the ios (which is weird 'cause I have 4.2.1/latest ios already). Now I'm trying to download the firmware first before doing the recovery mode again.

I do hope I get it right this time.

Please help me! Please...

Mar 22, 2011 3:36 AM in response to loizielicious

hi guys try this work for me on a hard reinstall after apple logo hung..............

1: connect iPad USB wire to yr computer
2. Turn iPad off by holding power n home buttons.
3. Whilst holding home button, reconnect iPad to computer ( keep holding home button till u see image of iTunes n the USB cable on the iPad .
4. iTunes must be turned on.iTunes will automatically prompt u to restore.


its a bit fiddly but it worked

Mar 25, 2011 6:24 PM in response to dazza74

dazza74 you just made my night. it's a bit of a pain to do the plugin while holding home, but the steps went perfect. I'm waiting for itunes to restore and get me working again now.

I'm miffed, too, because I think I lost my backups when I followed Apple's lil "oh reinstall iTunes" troubleshooting, but oh well. I'll cope, I suppose.

Thanks so much for your post!

Aug 2, 2015 2:23 AM in response to Javed_YVR

Hi

The usb ports on your PC have not got enough power

To charge an iPad battery

You need to use your iPad charger 10/12 Watt

Leave on charge for 1/2 hours

Then turn ipad off

Connect lead to USB on your PC

Then hold down power button on iPad Don't let go

Connect lead to iPad keep power button pressed

Down until PC sees ipad.

You may need to do this a few times before it works.

Cheers

Brian uk

Sep 26, 2015 6:42 AM in response to Bander33

You have to downgrade to 8.4.1. Outlined the steps below.

Step 1 - Backup your pictures! Even though you can't get to your phone and use it you should still be able to backup your pictures

Step 2 - Download IOS 8.4.1 for your iPhone or iPad from this site (Choose the right one for your model) -->https://ipsw.me/8.4.1

The file was taking a while to download for my phone so I searched the filename on Google and downloaded from Mega.

Step 3 - Reboot phone into DFU mode - hold down power button and home button - when it reboots let go of power button - still hold home button

At this point it will ask you to connect your phone to iTunes - will have to connect phone to the computer.

Step 4 - Hold down the Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and and then click restore.

Step 5 - Browse to the 8.4.1 file you downloaded and select it. This should restore to the previous IOS version. Note: This will wipe phone.

Step 6 - Restore from backup. Hope that you backed up before attempting to update.

works for me, my ipad came back to life few minutes ago 🙂

iPad stuck on apple logo after reset

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