Frozen iPad with no home button

My iPad seems to be frozen l can’t enter my code also it won’t turn off to restart it again even the slide button is frozen l there is plenty battery power.

I have tried the button sequence described on the Apple website, nothing happened and the iPad is still broken

iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Aug 15, 2024 07:22 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2024 07:44 AM

Connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow then iPad to charge. While connected to external power, forced-restart the iPad. When performed correctly, your iPad will restart.


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button; do not release the top button until...
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Timing and sequence of the button presses are critical. You must be quick.


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Aug 15, 2024 07:44 AM in response to Rabbitarse

Connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow then iPad to charge. While connected to external power, forced-restart the iPad. When performed correctly, your iPad will restart.


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button; do not release the top button until...
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Timing and sequence of the button presses are critical. You must be quick.


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