These instructions work for all hardware versions of the iPad.
When the Apple logo appears in the middle of the screen, release the Sleep/Wakebutton.
The iPad restarts shortly after the logo appears.
If theiPad is frozen, theslide to power downmessage may not appear.
Continue holding the button.
After about 20 seconds, the iPad powers down without confirmation.
This is called a forced rebootbecause it works at a hardware level when the iPad software becomes unresponsive.
Why Rebooting Works
Rebooting wipes the gadget’s temporary memory clean and gives it a fresh start.
Over time, small bugs can pop up that interfere with the iPad.
A common mistake with the iPad is to think it is powered down when you put it to sleep.
That means it will demonstrate the same problems it encountered that made you reboot it.
Rebooting the iPad is the top troubleshooting tip given for most iPad problems.
When your iPad becomes unresponsive, apps crash randomly, or the unit runs too slowly, reboot it.
However, the occasional glitch bedevils every equipment.
