iPad Pro Stuck on Apple Logo? Here’s How to Fix It

Is your iPad Pro (2018) frozen on the Apple logo screen and refusing to boot up? Don’t panic—this issue is usually tied to a system crash, failed update, or corrupted data, and it’s often fixable with the right steps. Here’s a full guide to getting your iPad working again.


🔁 1. Force Restart Your iPad Pro

This is the first thing to try when your iPad is frozen:

  1. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
  3. Press and hold the Power (Top) button until the Apple logo reappears.

If your iPad boots normally after this, you’re good to go.


📦 2. Check iPad Storage (If It Boots)

Low storage can cause boot issues. If your iPad eventually loads:

  • Go to Settings > General > iPad Storage
  • Delete unused apps or files to free up space
  • Avoid storing large video or audio files if space is tight

⚙️ 3. Install Pending iOS & App Updates

If your iPad boots after a force restart, update your software immediately:

  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update
  • Install any available updates
  • Open the App Store, go to Updates, and tap Update All

💻 4. Use Recovery Mode with iTunes/Finder

If your iPad won’t boot, you can use Recovery Mode:

  1. Connect your iPad to your computer
  2. Launch iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later)
  3. Force restart your iPad as above, but keep holding the Power button after the Apple logo appears until you see the Recovery Mode screen
  4. When prompted, choose Update to reinstall iOS without erasing data. If that fails, use Restore (this will erase your iPad)

⚠️ 5. Use DFU Mode for Deep Restore

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is a more advanced recovery method:

  1. Connect your iPad to your computer
  2. Open iTunes or Finder
  3. Press Volume Up, then Volume Down
  4. Hold the Power button until the screen goes black
  5. After the screen goes black, hold Volume Down + Power for 5 seconds
  6. Release the Power button, but continue holding Volume Down for 10 more seconds
  7. The screen will remain black, and iTunes will detect a device in recovery mode. Click Restore

🧹 6. Try a Third-Party iOS Repair Tool

If iTunes doesn’t help, apps like the following can fix iOS boot issues:

  • ReiBoot by Tenorshare
  • iMyFone Fixppo
  • Dr.Fone – Repair
  • FonePaw iOS System Recovery

These apps can often repair iOS without data loss.


🧪 7. Reinsert Your SIM Card (If Applicable)

Sometimes SIM-related glitches can interfere with the boot process:

  • Turn off your iPad
  • Remove the SIM tray
  • Reinsert the SIM and restart the device

🔧 8. Still Stuck? It May Be Hardware

If nothing works:

  • Your iPad may have suffered hardware damage (from drops or water)
  • Visit an Apple Store or authorized repair center
  • If under warranty or AppleCare, you may qualify for a free repair or replacement

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