How to put ipad into recovery mode with home button

If you want to upgrade your iOS, or you have any problems with your iPad, and you need to reinstall the operating system, you will have to use iPad recovery mode. This article gives you the necessary steps on how to get iPad recovery mode, and in case you got stuck in this mode, here are some guidelines on how to get an iPad out of recovery mode.

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How To Put iPad In Recovery Mode

  1. Check that your iPad has enough charge. If necessary, recharge it.
  2. Connect your iPad to your computer.
  3. Open iTunes.
  4. Simultaneously, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and the Home button. This will force your iPad to restart. Don’t stop pressing until you see the recovery mode iPad screen.
  5. You will see the iPad recovery mode menu with the options Restore and Update. Choose update. iTunes will try to reinstall iOS. Don’t worry about your data, iTunes takes care of not erasing it. If the process takes longer than 15 minutes, repeat all the previous steps, but now, in step 5 choose the Restore option. You will have your device in iPad restore mode.
  6. Set up your device.
Remember, if you previously backed up your Apple device, either on iTunes or on iCloud, you can recover your old data by restoring from it. Note: These steps are valid for iPad 2, 3 and mini.

How To Get iPad Out Of Recovery Mode

  1. Connect your iPad stuck in recovery mode to your Mac computer.
  2. Run iTunes on your Mac.
  3. iTunes will detect your iPad and allow you to restore your Apple iPad from an available backup.
  4. Disconnect your iPad from your Mac.
  5. Turn off your iPad.
If step 4 doesn’t work, then do the following steps:
  1. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons together. Your iPad will turn off.
  2. Press and hold the Home button.
  3. Connect your iPad to your PC, and don’t release the Home button until both the iTunes logo and the USB indicator appear.

Points To Consider

  1. If the above steps aren’t enough, contact Apple Support.
  2. If you don’t have access to an Apple Computer, go to an Apple Retail Store or to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. They are there to help you.
  3. Make frequent backups of your iPad files, as you never know when you may need to recover your data.
  4. Avoid jailbreaking your iPad. It is not so easy to do so.
  5. Stay updated on iPad solutions.

How To Recover Your Lost Files

Once you have finished with the iOS reloading process, you may find that some data was lost. Fortunately, there is a good data recovery app for Apple products. It is named Disk Drill, and is available free of charge from our webpage.

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Disk Drill links to your iPad via iTunes, and recovers from iTunes backups. This is the Apple’s way to recover files. If you want to recover files on your iPad’s hard drive, with an app residing in memory, then you need to jailbreak the iPad and use a non-Apple technique.

As Disk Drill recovers from backups on iTunes, the software uses a different recovery algorithm than the algorithm available for data recovery from hard drives. Thus, you will discover that the usual Quick and Deep Scan, or Catalog Rebuilt are not available. You may also be surprised when you see a different screen showing the results. Don’t worry, your recovered files are all there.

And, if you have any questions, just check Disk Drill’s help pages. They are written in an easy to follow manner.

Is your iPad unresponsive, buggy, or running slow with short battery life? And are you having trouble updating or restoring it in the normal way? You might want to put your device in recovery mode and attempt a complete fix.

Or sometimes your iPad is somehow stuck in recovery mode, and you don't know how to return it to working order?

Well, no worries. I've got your back. Dive in and learn all there's to know about iPad recovery mode!

How to put ipad into recovery mode with home button

An iPad is in recovery mode

What is iPad recovery mode?

Recovery mode is a unique troubleshooting state to help revive a struggling or an unresponsive iPad back to normal. It is a failsafe allowing users to reflash their iPad with a fresh operating system. You can also use it to resolve major iPadOS system errors if the iPad's built-in reset option fails.

When in the recovery state, your iPad allows iTunes or iTunes alternatives to repair its damaged system components. But, you must be careful: this method may erase all the data saved on your iPad’s local storage. So, it is wise to first back up your important files before the restore!

When and why should you put an iPad into recovery mode?

Different scenarios could prompt you to put your iPad into recovery mode, such as:

  1. Your iPad gets stuck on the Apple logo screen without any progress (over 30 minutes).
  2. Your iPad screen turns white, blue, or black for some reason.
  3. A bug is detected during a software update, or the upgrading process is interrupted or goes wrong.
  4. Your iPad is unresponsive. It can't charge or fails to power on or off.
  5. Your iPad shows the recovery screen mode for some minutes without changing.
  6. iTunes can't recognize your iPad while restoring it from backup or updating the operating system.

Knowing when and why to put an iPad into recovery mode, you probably wonder how to do it. Stick with me as I elaborate on the process next.

How to put the iPad into recovery mode?

Various iPad generations are differently configured. Putting your particular device in recovery mode depends on the iPad model you have. Here is how to activate recovery mode in an iPad with or without a Home button.

Via buttons manually

Using a combination of button presses is the most common way to put an iPad into recovery mode. But, before doing it, you need to plug the iPad into a PC/Mac with iTunes or Finder installed. Launch iTunes or iTunes. Then manually have your iPad enter the recovery mode:

If your iPad has the Home button

  1. Press the Home and top buttons at the same time.
  2. Hold both buttons down until a black screen with a computer icon appears. Then release the buttons. Your iPad has successfully entered recovery mode.

How to put ipad into recovery mode with home button

recovery mode for iPad with Home button

If your iPad doesn't have a Home button

  1. Press and quickly release the increase volume button.
  2. Repeat step one for the volume down button.
  3. Press and hold the top button without releasing it even when the Apple logo appears. Wait until the recovery mode screen shows up. Let go of the top button as your iPad is now in recovery mode.

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Extra guide: Reinstalling iPadOS on your iPad with recovery mode

Once your iPad enters recovery mode, a new window will appear with the Update or Restore options on the computer screen.

  1. Select Update on the new pop-up window on the computer. This option will not cause you any data loss.
  2. If the Update doesn’t work, for example, the updating process takes over 30 minutes and your iPhone is no longer in the recovery mode, then repeat the steps above, enter recovery mode, and choose Restore.

How to put ipad into recovery mode with home button

Update or restore an iPad when it’s in recovery mode

Wait for iTunes to extract the software again. The iPad will restart, and you can choose to restore from backup or set up the device as new.

Note: Ensure that your iPad remains connected to the computer with an original USB lightning cable. If the restore process takes over 15 minutes, the iPad will automatically exit the recovery mode screen and may shut down. When that happens, you should start the process over.

Well, what if you find it very complicated to do all these manually? In that case, I have a more straightforward solution to have your iPad enter recovery mode in a wink.

Via Mobitrix Perfix

Mobitrix Perfixis a one-stop solution to resolve iPadOS issues in the comfort of your home. You can use it to put an iPad into recovery mode with a single button click. Mobitrix Perfix is super quick and easy to use:

Steps to enter recovery mode via Mobitrix Perfix with one click

  1. Download and install Mobitrix Perfix to a PC or Mac.
  2. Plug the iPad into the computer with a USB lightning cable.
  3. Run Mobitrix Perfix and click on "Enter Recovery Mode."

A computer and a USB logo will appear on your iPad screen, and a new popup window will show up on the computer. That indicates your iPad is in recovery mode.

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How to exit recovery mode?

Sometimes you may have pressed the wrong buttons on your iPhone and it has entered recovery mode, yet you don’t know how to exit. Or your iPhone just gets stuck in the recovery mode for no reason. In such cases, your iPhone will then display Connect to iTunes on its screen and get unresponsive. This doesn't mean the iPad is dead or lost forever. We can simply say that the iPad is in a coma. The following methods will help you exit the recovery mode.

Perform a force restart

Typically, a soft reset or restart should be enough to fix software errors that stop your iPad from working. However, if the device is stuck in recovery mode, a soft reset may not work well. Instead, a force restart will refresh the iPad and free it from the current "stuck" status.

Force restart iPads without a Home button (With Face ID or Touch ID on the top button)

  1. Tap and release the volume button closest to the top button.
  2. Press and let off the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Tap and keep pressing the top button until the Apple icon appears.
  4. Release the top button and wait for the iPad to restart.

Force restart iPads with the Home button

  1. Simultaneously press and hold down the home and top button.
  2. Keep pressing both buttons until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
  3. Release both buttons and give the iPad time to restart.

Your iPad will get back to working order after it restarts. However, if a force restart doesn't work out as expected, you can try the following trick.

How to put ipad into recovery mode with home button

Force restart all iPad models

Via Mobitrix Perfix

As mentioned earlier, Mobitrix Perfix is a handy tool when it comes to repairing iPadOS errors. Another Mobitrix Perfix capability is to help exit iPad recovery mode. The pro solution has a unique exit recovery feature that can solve your problem with one click of a button. It is just that simple!

  1. Plug your iPad into your computer with a USB cable.
  2. Open Mobitrix Perfix.
  3. Click Exit Recovery Mode.

The exit process will complete in seconds, and your iPad will return to normal.

DFU restore

If your iPad gets heavily stuck in the recovery mode, apart from Mobitrix Perfix, you can also attempt a Device Firmware Update (DFU) restore to fix it. It is a built-in repair mode where iTunes detects and mends your iPad's software issues.

This requires a complicated combination of button presses though. You can check this detailed tutorial for iPhone DFU mode.

If you’ve tried all above, and your iPad still won’t get out of the recovery mode restore screen, then the issue can be hardware-related. I recommend booking an appointment with your local Apple store. They will do further assessments for your iPad and perform a physical repair, if needed.

Summary

In conclusion, iPad recovery mode is appropriate for different forms of troubleshooting. It helps resolve errors related to restores and updates or fixing the iPad when the current iPadOS version is damaged. An easy way to enter or exit iPad recovery mode is via Mobitrix Perfix, an all-in-one professional solution to repair iPadOS system issues effectively. Even when your iPad is stuck in the recovery mode, it still works like magic.

How do I put my iPad in recovery mode without the home button?

First, quickly press and release the volume button that's closest to the power button. Next, quickly press and release the volume button farthest from the power button. Once that's done, press and hold the power button. After holding the power button down for a few seconds, you'll see the recovery mode screen.