There may be times when you iPad stops working, is locked and freezes or is not working just not working right. There are a number of restarting, force quitting or resetting options available to get you iPad working again.

The iPad also collects additional data such a custom dictionary words, network settings and location-based settings. This information can also be deleted if required.

Restart iPad

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button (See Image - ) until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPad. To turn iPad back on, press and hold the Sleep/Wake until the Apple logo appears.

If you can't turn off iPad or if the problem continues, you may need to reset. A reset should be done only if turning iPad off and on doesn't resolve the problem.

Force Quit an application

If you are in an application and it freezes, you can force the application to quit. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button (See Image - ) on top of iPad for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then press and hold the Home button (See Image - ) until the application quits.

Reset iPad

If you cannot force quit and application or restart your iPad then resetting it will normally sort everything out. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button (See Image - ) and the Home button (See Image - ) at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

When you reset you should not loose any of your data, however if you were entering data into an application this may be lost.

iPad Still Doesn't Respond After Reset

If your iPad is still not responding as expected after a reset then you can reset all of the iPad settings.

From the Home screen choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Reset All Settings". All your preferences and settings are reset. Information, such as your contacts calendars, media, songs and videos, aren't deleted.

Erasing All Content and Settings

You are able to erase all the data on your iPad including all of your media and information, and to default all your iPad settings. This is particularly useful if you are selling your iPad. Once completed you can plug your iPad into your computer and use iTunes to restore your data and settings if required.
 
Connect iPad to your computer or a power adapter. Choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Erase All Content and Settings."

IMPORTANT: You can't use iPad while data is being overwritten. This can take up to one hour or more, depending on the model and storage capacity of your iPad.

Reset Network Settings

If your iPad is having problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth it may be necessary to reset the network settings. When you reset network settings, your list of previously used networks and VPN settings not installed by a configuration profile are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you're on. The Wi-Fi and "Ask to Join Networks" settings are left turned on.

Choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Reset Network Settings".

Reset The Keyboard Dictionary

You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words iPad suggests as you type. Tap a word to reject the correction and add the word to the keyboard dictionary. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you've added.

Choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Reset Keyboard Dictionary".

Reset the Home Screen Layout

If you wish to reset the home screen icon layout choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Reset Home Screen Layout".

Reset the Location Warnings

Location warnings are the requests made by applications (such as Camera, Compass, and Maps) to use Location Services with those applications. iPad stops presenting the warning for an application the second time you tap OK. Tap Reset Location Warnings to resume the warnings.

Choose Settings --> General --> Reset and tap "Reset Location Warnings".