Why did my iPad go into recovery mode after installing latest update?

I installed the latest update for the operating system and when my ipad 3 restarted, I get a unresponsive screen with a iTunes logo in the middle and a picture of the charging cord on the screen. It does not let me do anything with it. Any ideas?

Why it happened nobody can know for sure. Did the download stall? Do you run antivirus software that can interfere with the download? Did your internet connection cut out?
There could be any number of reasons why it happened. Were you able to restore the iPad and get it up and running again?

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I had a similar issue with my Ipad. I had to take it to Apple, they restored the system but after that my IPad did not sync. It was not until an hour ago I read on another forum someone suggesting disconnecting the Ipad abd turning it off, then connecting it to the PC (usb port) and then turning the Ipad on. Try it it may work for you. I tried apple support 3 times before with no luck! Good luck.

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I had a notification stating a update of iOS 6.1.1 was available. I started to install the software OTA. after about 10mins, my phone turned off, and when turned back on, showed a picture of a cable and the word iTunes.
I plugged it up to my computer which told me it was in recovery mode. its reinstalled the new software but I've lost everything. Photos, Videos, Apps, notes, Music, Messages.
I back it up regularly, but when i tried to restore the backed up file, Ive still lost a 80% of my photos, no videos have been readded, and all my Apps I have had to redownload from the App Store.
Needless to say, it's things like this that make me really wish I had re-upgraded to an Android!
Has anyone else experienced this issue with this update?

I am also experiencing the same problem, but strangely only with my iMac!
iPhone and iPad running iOS 7.0.6 working OK
MacBook Air running OSX 10.9.2 (and Intel HD Graphics 5000 1024MB) working OK
iMac running OSX 10.9.2 (and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2048 MB) working NOT OK
Not sure if this may be a problem with NVIDIA graphics after upgrading to OSX 10.9.2?
When I try to connect to AirPlay Display via my iMac, it says it's connected, but my TV goes into a full black screen mode. Despite it says it's connected to AirPlay display, I cannot actually change from Extend Desktop (my default) to Mirror iMac for example, as it doesn't allow to select it. Also, if I "open display preferences" I don't have any "Arrengement" tab as I have on my MacBook Air where it is working ok.
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Ok so i was on my Iphone as usual and it said my storage was full, I forgot my phone was on low battery so it died and showed the recovery mode screen. After a little bit it went completely dead so i put it on my charger. It still had the recovery mode screen I dont have a problem with doing a restore but what i want to know is why did it go into recovery mode? I searched this up earlier and the only problems people had were basically after they tried to update it it went into recovery mode. I didnt try to update it or anything like that it just kinda died and went into recovery mode? what is the cause of this? Sorry i cant remember the operating system it was on but it was ios 7 of coarse. Pls help,

I don't know, but try forcing a hard reset to fix it.
If this fixes it, there should be no issues with the device and you're good to go.
1. Hold down the lock and home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds or so
2. Release both buttons
3. Hold down the Lock button until you see the apple logo, and hopefully not the recovery mode screen
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my ipad is stucked in recovery mode since trying to update in ios 6 any help?

Hi there rmarr1,
The only way to get out of recovery mode is by restoring the device via iTunes. If you initiated the update on iTunes on your computer, there may be a back up of the device that created before the update. Take a look at the articles below for more information.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
-Griff W.

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dfu mode
How to enter iPhone DFU mode
Connect the iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes
Turn the iPhone off (hold down the power button at the top of the iPhone)
Hold down the sleep/power button and home button together for exactly 10 seconds, then release the power button
Continue to hold down the Home button until a message appears in iTunes telling you an iPhone in recover mode has been detected
When you are in DFU mode your iPhone screen will be completely black
Even though the screen is black, that doesn’t mean the device can’t be interfaced with either iTunes or a custom firmware client (for jailbreaking, etc).
Remember that if you see the restore logo, iTunes logo, or any message on the iPhone screen, you are not in DFU mode but standard Recovery Mode. Again, DFU mode is signified by having a completely black screen on the device. If anything else is the case, repeat the steps above until you enter into DFU mode successfully.
Exit DFU mode on iPhone
The simplest way to exit out of DFU mode is to hold down the Home and sleep/power buttons on the iPhone while connected to iTunes. Then just hit the power button as and this should reboot the device as usual.
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I did an IOS update and now my iPad is stuck in recovery mode and I can't get it out. I have tried to restore through iTunes, but after restore it says it is still in recovery mode. Please help!

Try a Reset [Hold the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons down together for 10 seconds or so (until the Apple logo appears) and then release. The screen will go blank and then power ON again in the normal way.] It is app and data safe!

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I recently had to waste about 2hrs time, to get a not working 3.1 OS update fixed on my iPhone 3G. This is not the kind of hassle I would expect from Apple!
I am using a MacBook with OSX 10.5.6 and an iMac with SnowLeopard and iTunes 9.0.
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Awesome, thanks!! I actually read on another forum about doing that on an XP computer because Vista and 7 drivers get screwed up for the iPhone, so I just got done doing it on an XP computer and it WORKED!!!!
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I'm just going round and round in circles. Everytime I try to restore it, it says an error has occured and it's unable to recover. I can't do anything with my phone apart from switch it off !
Can anyone help ? I'm going away on a business trip to the States on Sunday and desperately need to get the phone working again before then
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You may have to do this a few times http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

HT5704 Anyone else's phone turn into a paperweight after installing latest update?? Can't get it to turn on at all!

Tried to hold both buttons together for reset...no avail.

I had already tried a hard reset. No luck . Also have tried to restore through iTunes, says error code 3194.

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I had this problem with my wife's iPad when I updated to 7.0.3 via OTA. It was easily fixed for me, and I assume it should work for everyone else.
It appears that sometimes during installation of the OTA update to 7.0.3, it gets stuck in recovery half way through.
You can connect it to iTunes and restore it, which will wipe it, OR you can download TinyUmbrella and kick it out of recovery. Once you do that, the installer should complete normally (it did for me).
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1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.

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I have experienced a similar error with the iPhone 4S. The new version of iTunes will not let me restore the phone, it must be updated and nothing appears to be happening. Suffice it to say I am not amused. Apple needs to work this out - I had trouble updating to 8.0.2 as well.

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because I'm an idiot.. of course.. All my other over the air updates have worked, I had a good wifi connection, knew I had a backup, and was desperate to get past the initial bugs I've been experiencing..
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