Causes of a Stuck or Frozen iPad
An iPad may become stuck or frozen for several reasons. Apps may be conflicting with each other, or one might have left a chunk of corrupted memory. Perhaps the battery needs to be charged, or there’s not enough empty space on the iPad for it to function properly. In some cases, the problem might be with the tablet’s operating system.
How to Fix a Stuck or Frozen iPad
Some fixes take only seconds, while others take longer, but one of these fixes should get your iPad back up and running soon. Some fixes can be done on a frozen iPad, but some must wait until the iPad is running again to tackle the source of the problem. If your iPad continues to lock up or freeze even after restoring it to its factory default settings, contact Apple Support or take the iPad to an Apple Store for technical help. It might be time to start looking for a new iPad, too. On iPads that don’t have a physical Home button, press and release the Volume Up button, press and release the Volume Down button, and then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
