iPad Randomly Turning Off

Hello Apple Community, I need to ask everyone a quick question. I was just about to look at my iPad (iPadOS Version 18.3.2), until I pressed the home button on the side, and my iPad would not turn on. It certainly wasn’t flat; as I had seen that it had around 60% of battery left. I held the home button down for a couple of seconds, still nothing. Just a black screen. Luckily, though, after about 20 minutes, I went back to see if anything had changed and my iPad thankfully turned on. If anyone has the answer to this, please let me know! (I am extremely sorry if anyone found this rude in a way).

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 10:39 PM

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Mar 28, 2025 2:01 AM in response to UrGirl_Evelyn

With available information, other than the potential issue of a potentially failing battery, it is impossible to ascribe a definitive cause.


If your iPad is not operating as expected, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and allow the iPad to charge. Then, while still connected to the Power Adapter, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.





If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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