Why Does My iPad Keep Turning On and Off?

When booting up your iPad, it may suddenly take a long time to finish the boot-up sequence. In this article, we're going to show you possible solutions to resolve the "iPad keeps turning on and off" issue.

Let's get started.

Why Does My iPad Keep Turning On and Off?

Messing with your operating system by jailbreaking, restoring the device from a corrupted backup, or interrupting an update can cause the iPad to have system and display problems.

Even hardware concerns caused by fall or water damage can affect the functionality of your iPad as it can alter the controls of the device.

If the iPad boots and detects problems with the software or hardware, or perhaps there is a charging issue, it can get stuck on the restarting loop.

Now, let's try to fix it together!

Before Getting Started: Charge Your iPad

An obvious yet commonly overlooked issue is not having battery juice. The keeping turning on and off issue may mean that your iPad does not have enough charge to boot up.

So, charge your device for at least 15 minutes. Then, restart it while still connected to the charger to see if it boots up.

Quick Solution: Fix Software Issues Effectively With TinyFix

System issues can also very easily be resolved using an iOS system recovery tool. If you're looking for reliable and quick way to help you solve this issue, TinyFix might be a suitable choice. It is designed to fix various iPad problems that occur on boot, sudden restarts, and more.

To use TinyFix, download and install it on your computer, and proceed to the steps below:

Step 1: Use USB cables to connect the iPad to the computer, run the program and then select "iOS System Repair" > "Standard Repair."

Step 2: Once the program detects the connected device, you will be prompted to download the latest version of iPadOS. Click "Download" to begin downloading the package.

Step 3: When the download is complete, click "Start" and TinyFix will begin fixing the device. The whole process will take a few minutes and when it is complete, the device will restart in normal mode with the issue fully resolved.

TinyFix's trial version will only allow you to put your phone in or out of Recovery Mode. You will need to subscribe to the Pro version to have access to premium features such as OS repairs.

Manually Fix iPad Keep Turning On and Off

If you prefer to manually solve this problem step by step, please refer to the following steps to restore your iPad to its original state.

Hard Reset Your iPad

Since this problem is often caused by a minor system crash, the first solution we recommend is a forced restart. This may activate the system and get the device to complete the restart procedures. Here's how to restart your iPad:

If your iPad has a Home Button, press and hold the Home Button and the Power button at the same time and only release them when the Apple logo appears on the screen.

If your iPad doesn't have a Home Button, press and release Volume Up Button, press and release the Volume Down and then press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple Logo.

Put Your iPad in Recovery Mode

Restoring your device in Recovery mode via iTunes or Finder is another great way for you to fix the device. To do this, you will need to connect the iPad to a computer with iTunes installed on it.

Here's how to put your iPad in Recovery mode via iTunes:

Step 1: Use your device's lighting cable to connect the iPad to the computer and then follow these steps to put your iPad in recovery mode:

For an iPad with a Home Button, press and hold both the Home and the Power Buttons at the same time until the iPad goes into Recovery mode.

For an iPad without a Home Button, press and release the Volume Up button, press and release the Volume Down Button and then press and hold the Side Button until the iPad goes into Recovery mode.

Step 2: Connect your iPad to your computer when Recovery Mode appears. You have about 15 minutes before it exits automatically. If you don't move quickly enough and your iPad exits Recovery Mode, repeat the above button presses to re-enter it.

Step 3: Once you've successfully entered Recovery Mode on your iPad, a window similar to the one below will appear on your computer. Choose Update when you see the options "Restore" or "Update."

You should first choose "Update" rather than "Restore," as this option will preserve all of your content and personal settings on your iPad. If this does not work, then select "Restore," which will remove all of your content and personal data from your iPad.

Step 4: Then iTunes will reinstall iOS on your iPad while keeping all of your data. You'll be prompted to set up your device after the process is finished.

Perform a DFU Mode Restore on Your iPad

If a Recovery Mode restore doesn't work, you can try to restore the device in DFU Mode. But before attempting this solution, make sure that your device has not suffered any kind of physical damage.

Putting a device with physical damage in DFU mode can brick the device, making the damage permanent.

Here's how to restore your iPad in DFU mode:

For iPads with a Home Button:

• Step 1: Connect your iPad to the computer using its lightning cable and open iTunes.
• Step 2: Then press and hold both the Home and the Power Buttons at the same time for about 8 seconds.
• Step 3: Release the Power button after 8 seconds, but continue to hold the Home Button until iTunes recognizes the device.
• Step 4: Let go of the button and then follow the onscreen instructions to restore the device.

For iPads with Face ID:

• Step 1: Use the device's USB/Lightning cable to connect the iPad to the computer. Open iTunes.
• Step 2: Press and release the Volume Up Button, and press and release the Volume Down button.
• Step 3: Then press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black.
• Step 4: Now press and hold the Volume Down Button and the Power Button at the same time for about 5 seconds.
• Step 5: Release the Power Button after 5 seconds, but continue to hold the Volume Down button until the iPad shows in iTunes.
• Step 6: Let go of the Volume Down button and then follow the onscreen instructions to restore the device.

What to Do After Your iPad Restarts?

Back Up Your iPad in Time

If you're using your iPad for work and school, it's critical to create a backup of your important files, especially when you're thinking about restoring your device or buying a new iPad.

You can create a backup using either iCloud, iTunes, or your Mac after rebooting your iPad using TinyFix.

To create a backup on iCloud, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > Your Apple account.
2. Select iCloud and choose iCloud Backup.
3. Tap Back Up Now.

To create a backup using iTunes, do these steps:

1. Open your Mac or Windows computer with iTunes and connect your iPad using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes and click the iPad icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Select Back Up Now.

To create a backup using the Finder app on Mac, do the following:

1. Open your Mac and connect your iPad using a Lightning cable.
2. Open Finder and click on your iPad.
3. Click the circle next to Back up all the data on your iPad to this Mac.
4. Next, click Back Up Now.
5. Wait for the backup process to complete.

Delete Faulty Apps

Obsolete or faulty apps can cause a huge issue on your iPad. Once installed, its processes can interfere with the device's software and can lead to random system crashes.

It can also affect other apps, especially when it is not updated and just takes up a chunk of your iPad's internal storage.

Once you can get into your iPad using the upper fixes, try to delete bad apps on your iPad using these steps:

1. Go to Settings > General.
2. Tap iPad Storage. From the list, select the app that you want to delete.
3. Choose Delete App and confirm if prompted.

Alternatively, you can delete apps that are displayed on the Home screen. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Tap and hold from the Home screen the app that you want to delete.
2. Tap the Remove App in the pop-up window that appears.
3. Choose Delete App when prompted.
4. Tap Delete to remove it from your iPad.

Update All Apps

It's necessary to install the latest updates for all installed apps on your iPad. An update is released to fix any in-app glitches that might be causing your iPad to turn off randomly.

If your iPad is still responsive and you have a stable wireless connection nearby, you can easily update your apps via the App Store.

To update your downloaded apps through the App Store, follow the steps below:

1. Go to App Store > Updates.
2. Select Update All to install all pending updates for every downloaded app.
3. Next, reboot the iPad once all updates are installed.

Update iPad Software

Another solution you can try is installing the latest iPad software available for your device. Similar to app updates, iPad's firmware updates can potentially solve any bugs or glitches you're currently experiencing.

To check the latest updates for your iPad, do the following:

1. Go to Settings > General.
2. Select Software Update.
3. If there are any pending updates, select it and tap Download and Install.
4. Wait for the software update to finish.

Final Thoughts

Your iPad's performance can be affected by a faulty app or a software update. Unexpected shutdowns and delayed restarts on your device can be overwhelming to deal with. Hopefully, this guide helped you through various do-it-yourself solutions to solve your iPad's booting issues. But if even a DFU restore won't work, or you can see physical damage on the device, make an appointment at your local Apple Store to have the device repaired by a professional.