How to Fix an iPad Stuck on the Apple Logo? (iPadOS 26 Supported)

"When I turn on my iPad, it comes up to the Apple logo screen and stays that way ... forever. Also, it won't connect to iTunes or my computer. HELP!"

- from Apple Community

Have you ever encountered the iPad stuck on the Apple logo after an update? Recently, I have received many complaints or reports, such as "my iPad won't turn on past the Apple logo", "iPad stuck on white screen with Apple logo", "Apple logo won't go away on iPad"... Suppose you are facing the same situation, what would you do to troubleshoot it? Here, you will learn seven efficient methods to fix the error yourself.

Part 1. Why Is My iPad Stuck on the Apple Logo?

Before we move further to troubleshooting methods, let's check the possible causes of the iPad white screen with the Apple logo. The following are some possible reasons:

• iOS / iPadOS Update Failure or Interruption: An unstable network or insufficient battery during the download or installation of system updates may cause corruption of system files.
• Error During Backup Restoration: If the restoration process from iCloud or a computer is forcibly interrupted, the system may fail to start properly.
• Corrupted or Conflicting System Files: System bugs, third-party app malfunctions, or a failed jailbreak can all cause the device to freeze during startup.
• Severe Storage Space Shortage: When storage is full, the system may fail to load necessary files during startup.
• Hardware Issues: Although rare, hardware failures such as issues with the motherboard or battery can also lead to this problem.

Part 2. How to Fix an iPad Stuck on the Apple Logo?

What to do if my iPad is stuck on the Apple logo? Try the following solutions if your iPad is stuck on the Apple logo with a progress bar.

Solution 1. Charge Your iPad

In many cases, the issue is simpler than expected. If the iPad's battery is too low, the system may not be able to complete the boot process, causing it to get stuck on the Apple logo. In such cases, charging the device fully often resolves the problem.

It's always best to use the official charger or an MFi-certified one. Allow your iPad to charge for at least 30 minutes, then restart it to see if the issue is fixed.

Solution 2. Force Restart Your iPad

If it's a temporary system glitch or minor crash, a force restart can refresh the system's status. It's one of the most common methods to fix an iPad stuck on the Apple logo, and it won't delete any data.

For iPads with a Home button:

• Press and hold the "Home" button and the "Power" button together.
• Keep holding until the screen goes black and the Apple logo reappears.

For iPads without a Home button:

• Quickly press and release "Volume Up".
• Quickly press and release "Volume Down".
• Press and hold the "Power" button until the Apple logo appears.

Solution 3. Update or Restore iPad in Recovery Mode

If the system issue is more severe, you can use a computer to fix it through recovery mode. Keep in mind that this will erase all data on your device, so it's important to back up your data beforehand.

Here is how to fix an iPad stuck on the Apple logo, hard reset not working in recovery mode:

Step 1. Plug your iPad into a computer. Next, open Finder on a Mac running macOS Catalina or up or launch iTunes on a Windows PC or a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier.

Step 2. Enter recovery mode according to your model:

On the iPad models without a Home button:

• Quickly press and release the "Volume" button closest to the "Top" button.
• Quickly press and release the "Volume" button farthest from the "Top" button.
• Press and hold the "Top" button until the device restarts.
• Keep holding the "Top" button.

On the iPad models with a Home button: Press and hold the "Home" + "Top" buttons together.

Step 3. Continue holding the button(s) until the recovery mode screen appears.

Step 4. When it displays the option to restore or update the iPad, tap the "Update" button. If you choose "Restore", all data will be erased; "Update" will attempt to keep your data.

Solution 4. Restore iPad in DFU Mode

You can also try booting your iPad into DFU mode and restoring it with iTunes. If it works, your iPad will restore to normal status in a few minutes. However, you may experience data loss on your iPad.

Here is how to fix an iPad stuck on Apple logo loop using DFU mode:

Step 1. Connect your iPad to the computer via a USB cable and open the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2. Once connected, get your iPad into DFU mode.

For iPad with a Home button:

• Press and hold the "Home" + "Sleep/Wake" buttons spontaneously for 10 seconds.
• Release the "Sleep/Wake" button, but hold the "Home" button for another 5 minutes.
• If the iPad turns up a black screen, you're successful.

For iPad without a Home button:

• Press and then release the "Volume Up" button.
• Press and then release the "Volume Down" button.
• Press and hold the "Power" button for about 10 seconds until the screen becomes black.
• While holding the "Power" button, press and hold the "Volume Down" button for another 5 minutes.
• Release the "Power" button, but hold the "Volume Down" button until a message pops up in iTunes, "iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes."

Step 3. Once your iPad is in DFU mode, tap "OK" > "Restore iPad".

Solution 5. Use iOS System Recovery Without Data Loss

If you want to fix an iPad stuck on the Apple logo after an update without data loss, the higher success rate way is to use a professional iOS system repair tool. iOS System Recovery is one such tool that can repair most iOS system errors without data loss, including iPad black screen of death, iPad stuck on Apple logo, etc.

The highlights of iOS System Recovery:

* Repair various scenarios on iPhone/iPad/iPod without data loss: Stuck on DFU mode/Apple logo/recovery mode, Blue/white/red/black screen of death, battery drain, loop restart, iTunes error 4005/4013, etc.

* Offer two repairing modes to fulfill different needs: Standard and Advanced mode.

* Easy and safe to use.

* Support all iPad models with iPadOS 26 and earlier versions, like the new iPad mini, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, etc.

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Here is how to fix an iPad stuck on the Apple logo with a progress bar without losing data using iOS System Recovery:

Solution 6. Go to the Apple Store

If your iPad still gets stuck on the Apple logo after using the above methods, it may have severe physical damage. You can take it to an authorized Apple Store to have it checked thoroughly. Don't forget to bring the purchase receipts if your device is still under warranty. If there's no nearby Apple Store in your region, consult online Apple Support for help.

Final Words

We hope this tutorial will help you successfully resolve the iPad stuck on the Apple logo. We recommend you try iOS System Recovery directly before contacting Apple Support to save your time. It is best to fix various iOS system issues and software problems without data loss. Lucky enough, you can troubleshoot the problem by yourself.

If you encounter any problems during repair, please let us know in the comments.

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