Guided Access not working

I'm not able to use Guided Access on an iPad pro 12.9. 15.6.1 is the OS. I've tried the common fixes - turning on and off Guided Access, restarting the iPad. The "Guided Access" item on the Accessibility Shortcut menu is checked, but also grayed out. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 05:41 PM

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Sep 17, 2022 06:14 PM in response to John_PA

For iPad models with a Home button, do a simple hard reset of your iPad by holding down both the Home and sleep/wake/power button simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons.


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For much newer design iPad models, without a Home button, try the new simple hard reset procedure for the new 2018/2020/2021 iPad Pros, 2020 iPad Air 4 and 2021 iPad Mini 6 models.


1. Press and release the volume up button.


2. Then immediately press and release the volume down button.


3. Then, press and hold the single sleep/wake/power button You will see the Slide to Power off button, but keep on holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo, then let it go.


Once you have performed all the steps, wait for a few seconds and your 2018 iPad Pro will boot up completely to the iPad Pro’s Lock screen.



Best of Luck to You!

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