If you are an iPad user, you may have encountered problems such as your iPad not charging, not unlocking, stuck in a software update, or even a black or white screen. These problems can be frustrating, but don’t worry. iPad has an in-built safety mechanism called recovery mode designed to prevent further damage to the device whenever it experiences problems. In this article, we will show you how to put your iPad in recovery mode.
For an iPad with a home button, connect it to a computer with iTunes installed and simultaneously press and hold the home button and the power button (side button) until the screen goes black. Keep holding even when you see the Apple logo and when the restore screen shows up, you have successfully entered recovery mode.
For an iPad without a home button, connect it to a computer with iTunes installed and quickly press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, and finally, press and hold the side button until you see the restore screen. It’s a bit different from the iPad with a home button, but still really easy.
If you find it difficult to enter recovery mode manually, Tenorshare Reiboot is a free alternative that you can download from [tenorshare.com](http://tenorshare.com). Connect your iPad to the computer, launch Reiboot, and click enter recovery mode. Within seconds, your iPad will be in recovery mode, and to exit, click on exit recovery mode.
In summary, iPad recovery mode is a helpful feature to prevent further damage when your device experiences problems such as software updates gone wrong, black or white screens, and so on. You can put your iPad in recovery mode manually or use a free tool like Tenorshare Reiboot. The choice is yours!