User level: Level 1 (4 points)I shut down my Ipad Pro this morning and after waitig a short time, attempted to reboot it. The apple logo showed then the screen flashed Red then Black. The Ipad continues in this loop. I did check the forum for this problem but their solution doesn't work. My ipad continues to go from black to logo, to red flash then black again.
Please help. Thank you for your help.
Posted on Oct 16, 2026 7:17 AM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 16, 2026 7:58 AM in response to Soberkim
Connect your iPad and allow the iPad to fully charge, undisturbed - preferably overnight. Then while still connected to the Power Adapter, attempt a forced restart:
Force restart iPad - Apple Support
If your iPad is stuck is a boot-loop, you’ll need to resolve this specific issue - which may entail “restoring” the most recent version of iPadOS to the iPad.
These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support
Restore all content to iPad from a backup - Apple Support
You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist with troubleshooting:
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 16, 2026 8:47 AM in response to Soberkim
Thank you LotusPilot. The hard boot finally worked after leaving the Ipad sit for a while. Kim
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:01 AM in response to Soberkim
You're very welcome. Hopefully the problem has now cleared.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377273