Top 6 Ways to Fix iPad Flashes Apple Logo Then Black Screen

"My iPad keeps showing the Apple logo and turning off!!! Yesterday my iPad died, I placed it on charge and a few hours later I noticed it still hadn't turned on. Around every 10-20 seconds the Apple logo appears as if it's about to turn on but then the screen goes back to the black screen and sometimes the charging symbol appears. I've had my iPad for over a year and nothing like this has happened before. Someone please help me?"—from an iPad user

iPad, a recommended iOS device, which can help you edit your working file, have an online course, listen to music, and watch videos. However, though iPadOS runs stably most of the time, it will occur some unexpected problems. As the iPadOS 15 was released, some users face issues like iPad/ iPad Pro/iPad mini shows Apple logo then goes black. It seems a severe problem that stops us from using our iPad normally, even can't boot it. Is there any workable way for us to fix this glitch by ourselves? In today's post, I will show you the best methods that aim at this question.

Video Tutorial: Fix iPad Shows Apple Logo then Goes Black Easily

Part 1. Why Is My iPad only Showing the Apple Logo then Turns OFF?

Though there is no official explanation for why this issue occurs, we can still sort out some reasonable causes. It is now generally accepted that a software glitch will make your iPad shows Apple logo then goes black. If it happens when you update your iPad to the latest iOS version, it means that there are some incompatibilities between your iPad and iOS system. Now, let's see the detailed tutorial for solving this question.

Part 2. How to Fix iPad Flashes Apple Logo then Black Screen?

Method 1. Use the Top-Notch Repair Tool - TunesKit iOS System Recovery [100% Effective]

If rebooting your iPad fix does not fix this method successfully, you can try to use an iOS fixing tool like TunesKit iOS System Recovery. It is a dedicated iOS fixing tool that focuses on fixing complicated iOS issues like iPad stuck on Apple logo, iPad stuck on terms and conditions, and iPad won't sync with iTunes. I think TunesKit iOS System Recovery is what you need while trapping in this situation.

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Now, Let's see how to fix your iPad using TunesKit iOS System Recovery.

Step 1Connect Your iPad to TunesKit iOS System Recovery

Before fixing your iPad, you should connect your iPad to TunesKit iOS System Recovery using an available lightning cable. If you want to put your iPad in recovery mode, you can use the built-in feature to make it easy. When all is done, click the Start button to the next step.

Step 2Select a Mode

There are two modes for you to use in TunesKit iOS System Recovery. To fix the iPad shows the Apple logo then the screen goes black, the Standard Mode is a more appropriate option. The Standard Mode can fix most iPad issues without losing any user data. The Advanced Mode offers a more powerful fixing that can unlock a disabled iPad. However, it will erase all your data. If you need to use the Advanced Mode, don't forget to back up your iPad.

Step 3Download Firmware Package

Then, please download the firmware package on this page. Before downloading, don't forget to confirm if the given device information is corresponding to your iPad. If not, please correct it manually.

Step 4Fix iPad Shows Apple Logo then Goes Black

After downloading, TunesKit iOS System Recovery will start to "Repair" your iPad. Wait for several minutes and your iPad will get back to its normal state.

Method 2. Try Charging Your iPad

Having a black screen on your iPad may be a sign that its battery is running low. A user says his iPad pro shows Apple logo then goes black, but simply fix it by charging. Connect your iPad to a power source and check if you see the Apple logo. After a minute or two, if the Apple logo still doesn't appear, go to the next step.

Method 3. Force Reboots Your iPad

If your iPad can turn on because of this problem but don't know why it happens, you can try to force reboot your iPad.

For iPads with Face ID: Press the Volume Down button quickly, then press Volume Up, then press and hold the Power button. Keep holding the buttons until the screen goes black. When the Apple logo appears, release the buttons and then turn it on again.

For iPad with Home Buttons: Hold the Home and Power buttons concurrently. When the Apple logo appears, release the buttons and then turn it on again

Method 4. Recovery Mode Restore

When a previous operating system version has bugs or software conflicts, this action is effective in resolving them. As a result of this procedure, your device will be placed in a recovery state and fatal system errors will be repaired through iTunes. Install the latest version of iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer to get started.

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your computer and start iTunes or Finder.

Step 2. Enter into the recovery mode. Remember to keep connecting your iPad all the time.

For the iPad models with a Home screen: Press and keep holding both Home and Power buttons until the Recovery mode screen appears.
For the iPad models with Face ID: Quickly press then release the Volume Up button, followed by the Volume Down button. Press the Power button and keep holding it until the Recovery mode screen appears.

Step 3. Finder or iTunes will present you with a dialog box. To restore without deleting files, click Update.

Method 5. Restore Your iPad Using iTunes

If there is an iTunes on your computer, it will be a wise choice for you to use it to restore your iPad. Restoring your iPad is always the workable way to fix various iOS issues. If you had backup your iPad with iTunes before, iTunes can also help you restore your iPad to the backup.

Step 1. Connect your iPad to iTunes, and iTunes will start to detect your device.

Step 2. Click the little iPad icon, and choose the Restore iPad option to restore your iPad.

Step 3. On the Set Up screen that appears while restoring your iPad, tap the option to Restore from iTunes backup to continue.

Step 4. Choose your iPad when it shows in iTunes and then follow the next command prompts to finish restoring your device. It is worth noting that your iPad data will be erased using iTunes.

Method 6. Contact Apple Support

If the above three methods can't fix your iPad shows Apple logo but won't turn on, probably a hardware issue occurs on your iPad. You should contact Apple Support for help to check your iPad component. You can contact Apple on their official website.

Part 3. Summary

iPad only shows Apple logo then turns off is not an intricate problem that we can fix it by ourselves easily. Nothing takes perfectly, it is unavoidable to meet trouble while using your iOS device. Hence, an iOS fixing tool like TunesKit iOS System Recovery is necessary for an Apple fan.

Brian Davis has covered tech and entertainment for over 10 years. He loves technology in all its forms.