# How to Hard Reset or Restart an iPad (All Models)

> This article explains how to restart an iPad and, if it's unresponsive, how to force it to restart. It also includes other options for how to reset an iPad.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-ipad-1999820?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67ffffdd33b428e8e107e276)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #ipad #restart #models #reset #easiest #hard #turn #article
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