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How to force restart and factory reset 5th Gen iPad Air

If your 5th Generation Apple iPad Air has crashed or completely frozen, then you can try forcing the device to restart. If you are still experiencing issues even after forcing a restart, then you can also try performing a factory reset.

To see how you can do both of these actions with this device, you can take a look this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to force restart 5th Gen iPad Air

In order to force restart your crashed or frozen 2022 iPad Air, then you need to take the following steps:

1. Press the Volume Up button on your tablet.

2. Press the Volume Down button.

3. Press and hold the top button.

4. Let go of the top button when the Apple logo appears.

If doing the aforementioned procedure did not force your tablet to restart, then you need to wait until the tablet turns off by itself as it should eventually run out of battery life. Afterwards, you need to recharge the depleted internal battery and then try to turn it back on.

How to factory reset 5th Gen iPad Air

If your 5th Generation Apple iPad Air is still crashing or freezing after forcing a restart, then you may want to consider factory resetting the tablet. By doing so, you will delete all the custom settings and other data that were added to the internal storage.

A factory reset is also recommended if you are planning to sell, give away or recycle the device.

If you are still interested in doing so, you can take the following steps:

1. Before we begin, it is very important to note that a factory reset will delete all your custom settings, passwords, images, videos and other data you have on the internal storage. Therefore, we highly recommend that you backup any important files before you proceed.

2. Once you are ready, go to the Settings menu of your 2022 Apple iPad Air.

3. Inside the Settings menu, select General.

4. Next, you need to select Transfer or Reset iPad.

5. Afterwards, select Erase All Content and Settings.

6. If you are asked to enter your passcode for the device, make sure you enter it in order to continue.

7. If you are planning to use your iPad Air again after factory resetting it, you have to go through the initial setup process again.

If your 5th Gen iPad Air is still crashing or freezing after a factory reset, then there may be a hardware issue. In this case, you may need to get your tablet repaired or replaced.