Find My app freezing after iPadOS 17.6.1 update.

In another thread, people were having Find My freezing issues after updating their iPads to iPadOS 17. I have not had this problem until now, but my iPad freezes when using the Find My app after updating to iPadOS 17.6.1 yesterday. It doesn't freeze immediately, but might take 10 seconds, 20 seconds or even a bit longer, but will freeze eventually. Close the app, open it again and it works until it freezes.


I have restarted the iPad, deleted and reinstalled the app, but still a problem. Any ideas?


Posted on Aug 31, 2024 11:42 PM

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Sep 2, 2024 09:36 AM in response to Brian Watts

If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


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.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Sep 4, 2024 12:30 AM in response to Brian Watts

Thanks Lotus Pilot, I tried the Forced Restart, but that didn't help.


I am a bit reluctant to try the "Reset all Settings" now because I'm unaware of how widespread will be the inconvenience of having to go through and redo all the settings.


At the moment, it is only the "Find My" app that is playing up or is not fully compatible with the iPadOS 17.6.1 update. The app still works on my phone, just not the iPad.

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