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[Solved] How to Fix iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

iPad stuck on Apple logo for hours without responding?

In fact, various reasons will cause your iOS device like iPhone or iPad freeze on Apple logo. Don't panic. This post will help you get rid of it if you are facing the same situation.

iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

Part 1. Why would iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

It is useless to have an iPad which stuck on Apple logo, even though you bought it with hundreds of dollars. However, it is quite common to have the iPad stuck on Apple logo problem. So why would your iPad freeze on the Apple logo and cannot be recognized by iTunes?

Many people post that their iPads stuck on Apple logo during or after update to iOS 11 and later.

Jailbroken iPads are more prone to get frozen on Apple logo.

Some iPad users also report that their iPads stuck on Apple logo after installing trusted apps.

  • iOS update
  • Jailbreaking
  • App crash

And there are also many other reasons that will cause iPad stuck on Apple logo and be frozen, like using a wrong Appel charger, low battery, have a big fall on the floor and etc. However, if it is hardware damages that make your iPad be disabled, you need to repair the iPad first.

Part 2. Force Reboot to Fix iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

When your iPad is locked or be corresponding with Apple logo loop, you can try following solutions to fix an iPad from the abnormal situation back to normal state.

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Step 1. Press and hold "Power" button and "Home" button simultaneously

Step 2. Keep pressing both two buttons for about 10 seconds

Step 3. Apple logo will disappear and then be back to your iPad screen

Step 4. Do not release two buttons until you see the Apple logo again

Part 3. Processional way to Exit iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

If the problem still exists that your iPad stuck on Apple logo and won't be recognized by iTunes, then you can use a third-party tool named Apeaksoft iOS System Recovery. It is a professional program that can recover all kinds of iOS system errors including fixing iPad stuck on Apple logo safely. Moreover, iOS System Recovery supports iPad Pro/Air/Mini and iPad 1/2/3/4 generations. Thus, there is no problem to fix iPad cannot turn off with the frozen Apple logo and its related problems.

iOS System Recovery

  • Fix various iOS system problems in one click, including iPad stuck on Apple logo.
  • Recover disabled iOS device in Recovery mode or DFU mode.
  • Repair disabled iPhone/iPad/iPod without erasing or damaging current data.
  • Support all iOS devices, including iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11/X, iPad Pro, Air, mini 6/5/4/3 and earlier models.
  • Work well on Windows 11/10/8/8.1/7/XP and Mac OS.
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Step 1. Launch iOS System Recovery app

Download and install the iPad stuck on Apple logo fixing program. Use a USB cable to connect your iPad with the computer. Select "More Tools" to choose "iOS System Recovery" mode.

iOS System Recovery

Step 2. Put your iPad into recovery mode

Click "Start" button and put your iPad into recovery or DFU mode with the on-screen introduction. Be aware that your iPad will be restored to non-jailbroken state after recovering iPad stuck on Apple logo.

Put your iPad into recovery mode

Step 3. Check your iPad information

iOS System Recovery can detect your iPad information automatically. Check and correct if there is something wrong manually.

Check your iPad information

Step 4. Fix iPad stuck on apple logo loop

Press "Repair" button to download the firmware package and restore iPad. Later, your iPad will reboot and you can exit iPad stuck on Apple logo safely. It can also enables you to fix iPad stuck on update.

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Part 4. Restore iPad with iTunes to Get out of iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

Step 1. Connect an iPad to iTunes

Check whether your iPad is updated to the latest version. Use a lightning USB cable to connect iPad to the computer. Launch iTunes and keep pressing "Home" button until you see "Connect to iTunes" appears on your screen. It means iTunes has detected your iPad successfully.

Step 2. Fix an iPad stuck on Apple logo screen

Find your iPad and choose "Summary". Click "Restore iPad" and confirm to restore your frozen iPad. All your iPad data will be erased and then replaced with the latest iTunes backup file. Later, your iPad will reboot automatically. The whole process of recovering iPad stuck on Apple logo should not up to 15 minutes.

iOS System Recovery

Part 5. Recover iPad Data after Fixing iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

For people who want to recover deleted or lost iOS data, just use Apeaksoft iPhone Data Recovery. There are three different methods that you can recover data from iPad, iTunes backup or iCloud backup selectively. To be more specific, it does not matter if your iPad stuck on Apple logo screen and be not responding.

iPhone Data Recovery

  • Recover up to 19 kinds of data from any iOS device directly
  • Recover up to 19 kinds of data from any iOS device directly
  • Download and import 19 kinds of data from iCloud backup files selectively
  • Preview and scan both lost files and existing ones before recovery
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How to Recover iPad Data from iTunes Backup File after Fixing iPad Stuck on Apple Logo

Use the trusted computer that you have synced iPad with iTunes before.

Step 1. Launch iPhone Data Recovery

Free download and install iPhone Data Recovery. Launch it and use a USB cable to connect iPad to the Windows PC or Mac. Choose "Recover from iTunes Backup File" mode in the left panel.

Launch iPhone Data Recovery

Step 2. Choose and scan an iTunes backup

Select the latest iTunes backup file and hit "Start Scan" button below. Wait for a while, then you can see all iOS data from your iTunes backup listed in categories.

scan an iTunes backup

Step 3. Recover lost iPad data from an iTunes backup

Preview your lost iPad data in detail. Choose the item you want to output to iPad after fixing iPad stuck on Apple logo error. Hit "Recover" button and set a destination folder to get deleted or lost data to iPad without data loss.

Recover lost iPad data from an iTunes backup

Furthermore, it is also supported to recover lost data from iCloud backup selectively via iPhone Data Recovery. Through this article, you can learn easy ways to get out of Apple logo loop and recover lost iPad data without data loss. After you have fixed iPad stuck on Apple logo during updating or other cases, you can have fun with this iPad as usual.

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