Slide to unlock screen doesn't work. How do I get it to work?

Have had an iPad for years. Can't get the slide to work to unlock to my homepage screen. Tried shutting down and still nothing. Any ideas?

Try reset iPad
Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
Note: Data will not be affected.

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One must know that voiceover application on mode will not work with slide application, so first you have to off the voice over application, for that pl follow steps as under.
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2) you would be in general manu, wherein again single tab to about application.
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4) single tab to accessibility option, then double tab to same button.
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Try backing it up to your computer with iTunes. Connect it to your computer, open iTunes, click on the name of the phone in iTunes, go to the Summary tab of your iTunes sync settings and click Back Up Now. Also go to File>Devices>Transfer Purchases to transfer you apps and other purchased media to your iTunes library.

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No way to fix it. Seems like a bad digitizer.
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $199 for 64 GB 4G and $99 for the other 4Gs. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
You can send it to Apple
Apple - Support - iPod - Service FAQ
You can do the exchange at an Apple store
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Have you tried a reset To see if that fixes it ? Press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

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HT201406 i have been having trouble my iphone 3gs doesn't work the slide to unlock is broken i have tired everything to get it open but it won't work please help me!

i have been having trouble my iphone 3gs doesn't work the slide to unlock is broken i have tired everything to get it open but it won't work please help me!

Basic troubleshooting steps are: Restart, Reset, Restore,

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my iphone 4 is frozen on the slide to unlock screen. ive tried the sleep/awake button home button but it doesnt work can someone help me

By the slide to unlock screen, are you talking about the slider at the bottom of the screen after taking out of sleep mode?
And by trying the sleep/wake button and home button, are you talking about a reboot by holding both the power/sleep button and the home button until the apple logo appears and it reboots? And that does not help release the issue with the slider?
Are you sure the iPhone is well charged?
If none if this helps, have you tried syncing/backing up to a compter and then restore by iTunes on a computer?
If you cannot do any of this it would be good to schedule a visit to an Apple store genius bar and have the techs try their hand and diagnostics.

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How do I stop my iPod touch from cycling from the slide to unlock screen to the black screen with the cycling gear? It does this every two seconds.

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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

TS1363 i need to sync my iphone as its damaged ( water submersion) i can't though as itunes is asking me for my passcode and my screen doesn't work, the phones on though still ringing etc ... Please help

I need to sync my iphone as its damaged ( water submersion) i can't though as itunes is asking me for my passcode and my screen doesn't work, the phones on though still ringing etc ... Please help

You need to do more research before you make purchases like this. You've wasted your money. The ONLY officially unlocked iPhone model sold in the US is the GSM model, and that model is only sold by Apple. That's the model iPhone you should have purchased.
Did you read & understand my initial post? Especially this part:
The unlocking of the GSM portion is just for International travel in order to use local sims. You still have to pay Sprint for the use of their international GSM partner’s network on a “pay as you go basis”.

HT1212 My screen doesn't work but I want to connect my phone to iTunes. It's not letting me because I have to enter the passcode. What do I do?

My screen doesn't work but I want to connect my phone to iTunes. It's not letting me because I have to enter the passcode. What do I do?

My screen doesn't work but I want to connect my phone to iTunes.
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It's not letting me because I have to enter the passcode.
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After restoring, restore from back-up:
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OR
Set as new iPhone:
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i got mad and hit my ipod agaisnt the table and now the touch part of the screen doesn't work i need help, i don't want to send it to Apple because i have music that i downloaded for free and i'm worried all my songs, pics, videos will go away if i send it to them.

Try:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Maybe just a loose connection they can fix.
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I have an iPod touch 2nd generation and my touch screen doesn't work, at all. What should I do?

I have an iPod touch 2nd generation and my touch screen doesn't work, at all. What should I do?

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours. I say not worth it for a 2G
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following maybe less. Google for more. Again, likely not worth it for a 2G
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Replace the screen yourself if you are up to it
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