New iPad2 freezes up after 2 days of use

[Oldhippiechic]

I used my ipad 2 days and last nite I went to shut it down and nothing... now since 10 Pm my screen is black with a little circle going round and round... cannot shut down or start up.... it is just locked there with that stupid thing going round and round
(got this note from a friend so I'm trying to get her some help til she can access the forum on her own).

 

[Tim SPRACKLEN]

Time for a reboot!

Hold the Power and Home buttons down until the White Apple logo appears. It can take a while, so have patience - but it will eventually! Could take 60 seconds. Then the iPad will reboot - again it takes time.

Don't worry - no app's or data will be lost.

Let us know how it goes.

Tim

 

[DontUnderstandMyIpad]

You, or her, could try a hard reboot: Press&hold the power&home button simultaneously for 7 seconds. The screen should go off, then start the iPad by pressing the power button.

 

[Oldhippiechic]

That worked...thanks so much for the quick responses. The folks on this forum are GREAT! and much appreciated.

 

[SweetPoison]

Love your name! Very clever!

 

[sophtioga]

thank you thank you thank you... the reboot worked... I was talking to Tech when friend found to do this . glad we have a place to go for answers..

 

[SweetPoison]

Yay!

 

[keithmanila]

yup this worked.