One of the most frustrating problems to have with an iPad is when it becomes
frozen, especially when the iPad freezes on a regular basis. Luckily, this is
usually an easy fix. When an iPad becomes stuck or frozen, it tends to be an
issue with multiple apps conflicting with each other or an app leaving behind a
bit of corrupted memory.
1. Reboot the iPad
A simple reboot of the iPad is usually enough to cure the problem. This is a
great way to flush the memory the iPad uses for active applications and an
excellent way to shut down and apps that are causing problems. Don't worry, all
of your data is save. To reboot the iPad, simply hold down the Sleep/Wake button at the top of the iPad and the
round Home button at the bottom.
After you hold both down for a few seconds, the iPad will automatically power
down. When the screen has gone dark for several seconds, power it back up by
holding down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds. An Apple logo will appear
as it boots back up.
Want a diagram to help power down the iPad? Refer to the Reboot iPad guide.
2. Delete the offending app
Does a single app cause your iPad to freeze? If you have rebooted the iPad
and still have the problem when launching the app or when the app is running, it
might be best to reinstall the app.
Delete the app by pressing your finger on the icon and holding it until an X
appears in the top right-hand corner of the app. Touching this X button will
delete the app. How to delete iPad apps.
Once it is deleted, you can easily install the app again by heading to the
app store. The app store has a tab called "purchased" that will bring up all
of your previously-downloaded apps.
Note: All data stored within an app will be deleted when the app is
deleted. If you store important information within the app, remember to do a
backup of it.
frozen, especially when the iPad freezes on a regular basis. Luckily, this is
usually an easy fix. When an iPad becomes stuck or frozen, it tends to be an
issue with multiple apps conflicting with each other or an app leaving behind a
bit of corrupted memory.
1. Reboot the iPad
A simple reboot of the iPad is usually enough to cure the problem. This is a
great way to flush the memory the iPad uses for active applications and an
excellent way to shut down and apps that are causing problems. Don't worry, all
of your data is save. To reboot the iPad, simply hold down the Sleep/Wake button at the top of the iPad and the
round Home button at the bottom.
After you hold both down for a few seconds, the iPad will automatically power
down. When the screen has gone dark for several seconds, power it back up by
holding down the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds. An Apple logo will appear
as it boots back up.
Want a diagram to help power down the iPad? Refer to the Reboot iPad guide.
2. Delete the offending app
Does a single app cause your iPad to freeze? If you have rebooted the iPad
and still have the problem when launching the app or when the app is running, it
might be best to reinstall the app.
Delete the app by pressing your finger on the icon and holding it until an X
appears in the top right-hand corner of the app. Touching this X button will
delete the app. How to delete iPad apps.
Once it is deleted, you can easily install the app again by heading to the
app store. The app store has a tab called "purchased" that will bring up all
of your previously-downloaded apps.
Note: All data stored within an app will be deleted when the app is
deleted. If you store important information within the app, remember to do a
backup of it.