How To Fix Blue Screen on iPad? [The Ultimate Guide]

"Why is my iPad air on blue death screen? After I updated it, I suffer this issue multiple times. While using the iPad, it will randomly show a blue screen briefly and then restart. Any idea on how to solve it?"

Sounds similar? iPad screen blue is one of the most common issues of iPad, which means many users have suffered or are suffering from the issue. As shown in the example above, it may occur occasionally, but it can also linger for a very long time. Whichever the case, it greatly affects our usage of iPad.

Don't get upset over it, though. I used to own an iPhone and faced it a couple of times. Based on my personal experience, the following paragraphs will provide you with an explanation and tips for iPad blue screen error. Let's get to it.

Why Is My iPad on But the Screen Is Blue?

A blue screen on an iPad (while it's still powered on) usually points to a system or hardware issue. Here are the most common causes and what you can do:

• 01 Software Crash or iPadOS Glitch: Sometimes the system freezes during an update or app crash, causing a blue screen.
• 02 App Causing a Crash Loop: A buggy app can crash repeatedly, locking the display into a blue screen.
• 03 Failed or Interrupted Update: If your iPad was updating and something went wrong, the system may not load correctly.
• 04 Hardware Problem : A blue screen can also be caused by issues with the display, logic board, or internal connections.

How to Fix a Blue Screen on iPad?

With the causes identified, let's now look at practical ways to fix the blue screen issue on an iPad.

Way 1. The Best Way to Fix Blue Screen on iPad [Loss-Free Repair]

For all the iOS system issues and app glitches, the best solution is TunesKit iOS System Recovery, which can make your iPad back to normal with the highest efficiency.

TunesKit iOS System Recovery is a system repairing tool that can fix over 150 iOS related problems, including those that can cause iPad won't connect to hotspot, iPad stuck in headphone mode, and iPad sound not working, etc. The most critical advantage of this software is that it can repair malfunctions without any data loss. In addition, it saves your time and efforts that would have been spent on identifying the sources of the problem and finding specific solutions.

The following tutorial can be a reference when you use TunesKit iOS System Recovery or try the free trial to experience it. Note that you should download the version that matches your operating system.

Step 1Connect iPad to a Computer

Connect your iPad with the PC / Mac using a USB cable. After the detection of your device, click the iOS System Repair button, and click the Start button to move on.

Step 2Choose Repair Mode & Download Firmware Package

2.1 In the next window, choose the "Standard Repair" button to continue. Follow the prompts to manually put your device into DFU mode if you haven't entered the DFU mode yet, and then start to recover your iPad.

2.2 Select the firmware version from the list, once confirmed, you can click the Download button to download the corresponding firmware.

Step 3Start to Fix iPad Blue Screen of Death

Click the "Start Standard Repair" button, and your iPad will get rid of the blue screen within a few minutes. Then your iPhone will reboot normally, and you can use it as usual.

Way 2. Fix Blue Screen on iPad by Hard Restart

If your iPad stuck on blue screen for a long time, a hard restart, also known as force reboot, might be helpful. Actually, anytime your devices get stuck in other problems, you can always try a hard restart to make it resume to normal. To initiate a hard restart, here's how.

iPad with NO Home Button (Face ID models)

(e.g., iPad Pro, newer iPad Air)

• Step 1. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
• Step 2. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
• Step 3. Press and hold the Power (Top) button.
• Step 4. Keep holding until the Apple logo appears, then release.
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iPad With a Home Button

• Step 1. Press and hold both Home button and Power (Top) button.
• Step 2. Keep holding both buttons.
• Step 3. Release when you see the Apple logo.
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Way 3. Fix Blue Screen on iPad by Factory Reset

Resetting your iPad to factory settings will restore it to its original state. In this way, your iPad will be free from viruses, malware, and software errors when it experiences blue screen on iPad. Will iPod data be lost? Yes, your personal data and settings will be erased. I'm not saying you shouldn't try this method. Remember you should look before you leap.

• Step 1. Reboot into your home screen when the blue screen flashes on iPad. Open the Settings app.
• Step 2. Tap General → Transfer or Reset iPad → Erase All Content and Settings.
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• Step 3. Put your password in if prompted and initiate the factory reset. As soon as the restart is complete, your iPad will be brought back to the welcome screen.

Way 4. Fix Blue Screen on iPad in Recovery Mode

iPad 2 blue screen of death occurs more frequently than other models. In these cases, some users successfully fix the iPad blue screen by putting it in Recovery Mode.

• Step 1. Your iPad should be turned off. Connect it to your computer and open iTunes.
• Step 2. Hold down the Home and Power buttons.
• Step 3. Release your finger from the Home and Power buttons as soon as you see the message Connect to iTunes. iTunes will now display an alert saying that the iPad has been detected in recovery mode.
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• Step 4. When your computer displays the message "iPad detected in recovery mode," select "Update." This will attempt to reinstall the system without deleting your photos and documents.
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• Step 5. Look through this post if your iPad is disabled to connect to iTunes.

Way 5. Fix Blue Screen on iPad by Asking Apple Official Support

As I mentioned in the first section of this article, the blue screen may result from hardware issues or bugs of iOS. Therefore, it is a lot safer to resort to official Apple Support, where professional technicians can replace the malfunctioning hardware or conduct other reliable rescuing plans.

FAQs About Blue Screen on iPad

The Bottom Line

In most cases, the blue screen is caused by software or iOS malfunctions instead of hardware. Therefore, before you ultimately decide to replace certain hardware, I recommend you to use TunesKit iOS System Recovery, with which you don't have to waste time energy, and time identifying the problems and solving them by yourself. We hope you found this information useful. If it is, please share this post and enlighten your friends and family.