How to Restart and Hard Reset iPad

In the world of technology, glitches and problems are inevitable. Like any other electronic device, your iPad can get into trouble from time to time. It might freeze, not respond quickly, or you might experience strange software glitches. A simple but effective way to fix these minor issues is to reset or restart your device. In this tutorial, we will detail the steps on how to perform an iPad hard reset and reboot.

Before you continue, be sure to understand the difference between a hard reset and a reboot:

• Reboot (also known as is a soft reset) similar to restarting your computer. It will turn your device off and on again, which usually clears any problematic code.
• A hard reset (also known as a force restart) is a more drastic step. Not only does it restart your iPad, it also clears its memory (but not data), which can fix more stubborn problems.

Please Note: None of these methods will erase your data or factory reset your iPad.

Part One: Restart (Soft Reset) iPad

Step 1: Press and Hold the Power Button

The power button is usually located on the top edge of most iPads, and when you When holding the device in portrait orientation. Hold it down until the slider appears on the iPad screen.

Step 2: Slide to power off

Swipe the Slide to power off slider to the right. The iPad's screen goes black when it's turned off.

Step 3: Turn iPad back on

After the iPad screen goes black, you can turn it back on by holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo.

Part Two: Hard Reset (Force Restart) iPad

The process of hard resetting an iPad varies by model, and is completed between models with a home button and those without a home button The way is different.

iPad Hard Reset with Home Button (iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air)

Step 1: Press and hold the Power Button and Home Button

Press and hold Power at the same time button and home button.

Step 2: Continue to hold both buttons

Continue to hold both buttons until you see the Apple logo on the iPad screen. The Apple logo indicates a system restart. After a few seconds, your iPad should be up and running again.

iPad Hard Reset with Face ID (iPad Pro 2018 and later)

Step 1: Press and release the Volume Up button

Quickly press and Release the volume up button located on the right side of the device.

Step 2: Press and Release the Volume Down Button

Quickly press and release the Volume Down button, which is located directly below the Volume Up button.

Step 3: Press and Hold the Power Button

When you hold your iPad in portrait orientation, press and hold the power button located on the top edge. Keep the button pressed until you see the iPad's logo on the screen, indicating it's restarting.

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