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How to Turn an iPad On and Off
Each model uses the same technique
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iPads with a Home button: Press and hold On/Off/Sleep until a slider appears. Slide the power off.No Home button: Press and hold On/Off/Sleep and Volume Down until a slider appears. Slide the power off. This article explains how to power off your iPad. This article applies to every model of the iPad, including the original, all versions of the iPad mini, and all iPad Pros. The 27 Best iPads of 2022 by Lifewire How To Turn Off Any iPad Model
Turning off an iPad without a Home button is slightly different from turning off an iPad with a Home button, but we'll explain the differences. Here's what to do: For iPads with a home button: Press and hold the On/Off/Sleep button at the upper-right corner of the iPad. For iPads without a home button: Press and hold the On/Off/Sleep button as well as either the volume up or down button on the side of the iPad. Keep holding the button(s) until a slider appears on the screen. Move the Slide to power off slider all the way to the right. If you change your mind and don't want to turn it off, choose Cancel to keep the iPad on. If you chose to turn off the iPad, a spinning wheel appears at the center of the screen before it goes dim and shuts off. How To Turn on Any iPad Model
Turning on an iPad is simple: just hold down the On/Off/Sleep button in the upper-right corner of the iPad until the screen lights up. When the screen lights up, let go of the button and the iPad boots. How to Reset and Hard Reset an iPad
Turning off an iPad isn't quite the same thing as resetting an iPad, and it's especially not the same as performing a hard reset on an iPad. What If the iPad Won' t Turn On
In some rare cases, an iPad won't respond when you try to boot it up. If that's the case, you need to force the iPad to restart. If you have an iPad with a home button, hold down the Power button and the Home button at the same time for around 5 to 10 seconds to force the device to restart. If your iPad doesn't have a home button, it's a little trickier. First, press and quickly release the volume up button. Then press and quickly release the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear. Use Airplane Mode Instead of Shutting Your iPad Off
When you need to conserve battery life or take your iPad with you on an airplane, there's no need to shut it down. Use your iPad at any time, including during takeoff and landing when laptops can't be used, by putting the iPad into Airplane Mode. How to Reset an iPad Mini FAQ How do I turn off the ringer on an iPad? Turn on Do Not Disturb on the iPad to temporarily stop incoming calls, alerts, and other notifications. To control iPad sounds, go to Settings > Sounds and drag the slider to set your preferred volume. How do I turn off the pop-up blocker on an iPad? To turn off the pop-up blocker on an iPad, go to Settings > Safari. Scroll down to the General section, and toggle off Block Pop-ups. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Restart an iPhone 11 How to Fix a Disabled iPad by Connecting to iTunes Here's How to Fix An iPhone That Won't Turn Off How to Restart an iPhone (All Models) How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Turn On an iPhone XR How to Turn Off an iPhone XR How to Fix It When an iPad Won't Turn Off How to Hard Reset or Restart an iPad (All Models) How to Reset an LG Phone How to Turn Off an iPhone 13 How to Reset Nintendo Switch How to Turn Safe Mode On and Off on Android How to Turn Your MacBook on or Off How to Turn Off Every Model of the iPod nano How to Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies