How to Force Restart an iPad

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Identify your iPad model

   Determine if your iPad has a physical Home button. iPads without a Home button use Face ID or Touch ID in the top button, requiring a specific sequence of button presses.

2. 1 min

   Perform the sequence for iPads without a Home button

   Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the top power button until the Apple logo appears on the display.

   Note: Complete these three actions in rapid succession.
3. 1 min

   Perform the sequence for iPads with a Home button

   Press and hold both the Home button and the top (or side) power button simultaneously. Keep holding both buttons until the screen goes black and the Apple logo reappears.

4. 30 sec

   Observe the reboot process

   Release the buttons once the Apple logo displays. The iPad will perform a standard boot sequence and return to the lock screen or home screen once finished.

5. 1 min

   Handle a failure to restart

   If the iPad fails to turn on, connect it to a power source for 30 minutes. Once charged, attempt the force restart sequence again while the device is plugged in.

   Note: Use a known-working cable and power adapter.