Chapter 16
When Good iPads Go Bad
IN THIS CHAPTER
Fixing iPad and syncing issues
Perusing Apple’s website and forums
Finding stuff on a repaired iPad
In our experience, Apple devices are reliable. But every so often, a good iPad might just go bad. So, in this chapter, we look at the types of bad things that can happen, along with suggestions for fixing them.
What kind of bad things are we talking about? Well, we’re referring to problems involving
- Frozen or dead iPads
- Wireless networks
- Synchronization with computers (both Mac and PC) or iTunes
After all the troubleshooting, we tell you how to get even more help if nothing we suggest does the trick. Finally, if your iPad is so badly hosed it needs to go back to the mother ship for repairs, we offer ways to survive the experience with a minimum of stress or fuss, including how to restore your stuff from an iTunes, Finder, or iCloud backup.
Resuscitating an iPad with Issues
Our first category of troubleshooting techniques applies to an iPad that’s frozen or otherwise acting up. The recommended procedure for a frozen iPad is to perform the seven Rs in sequence.
- Recharge
- Restart
- Reset your iPad
- Remove your content
- Reset settings and content ...
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