How to Fix iPad Power Button not Working [iPadOS 18]

Way 1: Restart iPad

iPad power button not working how to restart? If the Power button is not damaged and still it won’t perform its functions, maybe it is because of the software issues. You can resolve this issue by simply restarting your iPad by using the Accessibility feature. The Accessibility feature works without using the Power button. Here’s how to solve the issue:

• Step 1: First, you need to get into “Settings” then opt for “Accessibility” followed by “Touch”.

• Step2:  Now, tap on the “AssistiveTouch” button, then toggle the switch to turn it on.

  
• Step 3: After that, you can see a small circle on your screen. Simply tap on it

• Step 4: Here, tap on “Device”, then “More” followed by “Restart”. Then confirm to restart your iPad.

  

After your iPad restarts, check the power button of your iPad is working or not.

Way 2: Reset All Settings

If restarting your iPad doesn’t solve the issue, resetting the network settings can possibly solve iPad top button not working issue. Here’s how to reset all settings:

• Step 1: Launch “Settings” and get into the “General” section.
• Step 2: Now, scroll down to the bottom and tap on “Transfer or Reset iPad”.

• Step 3: Here, tap on “Reset” and then select “Reset All Settings”.

  

This will reset all settings on your iPad in a short while and then look if the issue of iPad power button stuck down is resolved or not.

Way 3: Reinstall Firmware on Finder/iTunes [Risk of Data Loss]

Reinstalling Firmware or updating the most compatible firmware of your iPad can be the most suitable option to solve the issue. Here’s how to check for updates and reinstall iPadOS.

• Step 1: Connect your Apple iPad to your computer using an original lightning cable.
• Step 2: Now, open iTunes on your PC (and ensure that iTunes has already been updated to the latest version). Once connected, you’ll see “Check for Updates” button in the “Summary” section. Hit on it and if there are any iPadOS updates available, it will let you know. Simply hit “Download and Update” to proceed with updating your iPad firmware.
• Step 3: But, if no update is available, then you need to click on “Restore iPad” button beside the “Check for Update” button. Then, opt for any of the previous iPad backups that you made when your iPad power button was working.
• Step 4: At last, click again on “Restore” to begin the process.

By doing this, you will be able to download and install the latest firmware on your iPad again. And perhaps, your iPad’s issue of the iPad power button not working may have been resolved.

Way 4: Repair iPadOS System within a few Clicks [No Data Loss]

Still no luck? Well, worry not. We still have one last method left to help you rescue from iPad power button not working issue. Now, when it comes to reinstalling firmware of your device, it is often believed that it involves a high risk of data loss. But here’s the good news for you, UltFone iPadOS System Repair is one such tool that is most loved for fixing almost all sorts of iPadOS/iOS firmware related issues and that too, without any data loss. And the exciting thing about this tool is that it requires no technical knowledge, you can perform the whole process by yourself in just a few clicks. Most importantly, the tool supports all iPad/iPhone versions, including iPad pro/iPad air/iPad air 2/iPad mini.

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Let’s understand how you can easily repair the iOS system firmware of your device which will, eventually, solve the issue of power button on ipad not working.

• Step 1 Download and open UltFone iPadOS /iOS System Repair on your PC. Next, connect your iPad to the computer. Once detected, click on "Start" to begin with iOS system repair.

  

• Step 2Opt for "Standard Repair" on the next screen and then proceed with downloading the firmware package for your device.

  

• Step 3 Simply, hit “Download” button and wait for a while until the download completes.

  

• Step 4Lastly, hit on "Start Standard Repair" to begin the process of repairing the operating system of your device.

  

• Step 5 Upon completion, your iPad will automatically reboot and will be back to its normal state, that too, without any data loss. Now, check for the proper functioning of the power button.