Why does my first generation iPad crash everytime I use it?

Consistently everytime I'm using one of my apps and or on safari my iPad crashes? I just recently updated to ios5 but I was having the problem previously as well? My iPad doesn't shut off completely it it will close me out of the app about 3-5 times everytime I use an app? Can anyone help me figure out the problem?

Hello Craigtri,
We've an article that provides troubleshooting information that can help resolve most issues you may encounter with apps on your iPad.
iOS: Troubleshooting apps purchased from the App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1702
Cheers,
Allen

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It has all the updates installed, it freezes, crashes, and generally operates like a piece of crap. I am pretty close to taking a hammer to it and buying Samsung. What happened Apple quality? Did it pass with Steve Jobs in the quest for a dollar?

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
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Resolve these most common issues:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
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http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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Hello. I have a 1st generation iPad (64GB WiFi + 3G) that I'm getting more frustrated with lately. It will freeze up or take a very long time to respond (very long is GREATER THAN 30 seconds) on many apps. As a result, I've found myself forced to limiting myself to Safari, Mail, and Tweetbot. I used to like using Flipboard and Evernote, but those crash often... especially Flipboard and Tweetbot.
At max, it runs iOS 5.1.1.
I've tried quitting apps, restarting it (power off and then on) and resetting it (Home + Power). Today, I've had to restart it three times and all I've been using have been Tweetbot and Safari. Ten minutes ago, Tweetbot just hung... and hung... and hung. Pressing the Home button didn't even work immediately. If I waited 30+ seconds, it did respond, but still slowly.
Is it that my first-gen iPad is obsolete?
-- David

david.allie wrote:
Hence, I'll have to disagree with you re: considering going with either a 2nd or 3rd generation iPad. I personally won't buy a used one and, even if I did, it would definitely cost me more in the long-term as I'd find myself in the same position I'm in now, of having to replace outdated hardware and thus costing me more in the long run.
Ah, you're one of those Champagne Taste, Beer Budget kinda guys.
You might also consider refurbished. These are like new iPads with a warranty from Apple. They are a bit cheaper, but still several hundred dollars.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad
For me, I simply replace these mobile devices every couple years. At the pace of change today, analyzing cost/benefit doesn't really help matters, except perhaps justify a decision to buy a higher end model. They all go out of date at some point, so I figger I'll just get what I want. Bottom line is that if you still want an iPad that works, you're going to have to shell out the cash.

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Well, my new iPad closes the application and goes to the homes careen. This has been happening on my iPad 2 recently but then I bought the 3rd generation iPad and it does the same thing but more often, Can somebody tell me if this is normal and if it isn't can I send it back and get a new one? And if I get a new one will it do the same thing? Thank you sooo much!

If it's happening on all the apps that you've downloaded from the App Store, but not the Apple built-in apps, then try downloading any free app from the store (as that appears to reset something) and then re-try them - the free app can then be deleted.

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I have restored my ipad to its factory settings and installed only 1 app and my ipad still crashes.. I can barely use it any longer. What can I do??

What you can do is clear some RAM memory on the apps you're using.
IOS 7.0+: Double tap the home button, the multitasking bar should pop up. Drag all the apps outside by sliding it up.
OLDER IOS VERSIONS: Double tap the home button. Press and hold on any app there. After you do, press the red minus button on all of the apps. This should clear some of the RAM.
If this does not work, simply press and hold on the off button, and slide the red bar. This should shut down your iPad. Now, turn it back on by pressing on holding on either the off or home button.
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~sincerely,
Ab

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I am currently running the Firefox 11.0, which is the most up-to-date version as of this writing. Every time I open a PDF file, it says that "Adobe Acrobat plugin has crashed". I have Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, which came as part of my school's standard software package. The Mozilla website says I have the most up-to-date version of the Acrobat plugin.
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After the original installation, it worked twice. There have been no changes to the computer, and I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software with no success.
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Does iOs 6 work on first generation iPad? If so, how do I get it installed?
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HT4972 Is there an update higher than 5.1.1 for first generation IPad ,if not why not?

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You need to buy at least a second generation iPad. It doesn't need to be a brand new one.
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