My iPad 8th generation is stuck in a boot loop when charging. Is it completely gone?

James Davis

Senior Editor | Android & iOS Systems Expert

My iPad 8th generation is stuck in a boot loop when charging. Is it completely gone?

Many people face iPad boot loop problems and get worried about if their iPad is working fine or gets damaged. Well, it is a common problem that may occur on the iPad due to various reasons. When iPad turns off and on while charging or has a low battery, here are the solutions worth trying:

1. First, you should check the USB cable and adapter of your iPad for any damages. Make sure you use the original Apple-certified USB cable when charging the iPad.

2. Check the charging port of your iPad and clean it for any dirt and debris. Sometimes, the dirt in the charging port does not allow the device to get charged properly. So, it is important to check the charging port when you face an iPad boot loop issue while charging.

3. After that, plug your USB charging cable into the wall power outlet. If the device is fine, it will restart, and an Apple logo will appear.

4. When you see the logo, unplug the charger. Then the home screen will appear. Now, quickly plug in the charger again because the home screen only appears in a flash.

5. Then, your iPad will shut down and won’t reboot again. Charge the iPad for half an hour without disturbing it and then turn on your iPad again to check if the iPad boot loop issue has been solved.

If your iPad is stuck in a reboot loop, there are several methods you can try to resolve the issue:

Force Restart the iPad:

• For iPads without a home button: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then the Volume Down button, and finally press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.

• For iPads with a home button: Press and hold both the Home and Power/Wake buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.

Use Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS):

• Download and install Dr.Fone on your PC or Mac.
• Connect your iPad to the computer and choose "System Repair" mode.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to download the appropriate iOS firmware and initiate the repair process. Dr.Fone will guide you through the steps without data loss.

Restore iPad via iTunes/Finder:

• Launch iTunes or Finder on your computer and connect your iPad.
• Select your iPad and go to the "Summary" tab.
• Click on "Restore iPad" and confirm the action. This method may result in data loss.

DFU Restore iPad:

• Connect your iPad to the computer and open iTunes/Finder.
• Put your iPad into DFU mode by following the specific steps based on whether your iPad has a home button or not.
• Once in DFU mode, iTunes/Finder will prompt you to restore your iPad. Click "OK" to proceed with the restoration process.

Thanks.