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IOS 14.4.1 installation issues with IPAD

Hi - just installed 14.4.1 on my iPad Air 2 and unit continues in a slide to power off and reboots to start and asking for passcode . Any insights and solutions? Thx

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 4:17 PM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2021 7:34 AM

A forced-restart may be beneficial - as this will often resolve an isolated software issue:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.



Note: If iPad still doesn’t turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t turn on or is frozen.


If you are unable to resolve the problem, follow the directions in the last link - and directly contact Apple Support for assistance.

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Mar 25, 2021 7:34 AM in response to Betabears

A forced-restart may be beneficial - as this will often resolve an isolated software issue:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.



Note: If iPad still doesn’t turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t turn on or is frozen.


If you are unable to resolve the problem, follow the directions in the last link - and directly contact Apple Support for assistance.

IOS 14.4.1 installation issues with IPAD

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