Troubleshoots Apple iPad mini (2024)

These are some common reasons why you might want to reset, format, or perform a hard/factory reset on your Apple iPad mini (2024):

— My Apple iPad mini (2024) is running very slowly, and I want to format it.

— I’ve forgotten my unlock pattern or PIN code for the screen.

— The Apple iPad mini (2024) is frozen or unresponsive.

— There isn’t enough storage space on my Apple iPad mini (2024) to install new applications.

— I want to erase all information before selling or giving away my Apple iPad mini (2024).

— I need to restore my Apple iPad mini (2024) to factory settings.

— My Apple iPad mini (2024) is having trouble receiving calls.

Click the following link to see instructions on resetting Apple iPad mini (2024)

Before performing a hard reset or formatting your Apple iPad mini (2024), you should know that all data and configurations will be erased, returning the device to its factory settings.

Formatting should generally not pose any risk to your Apple iPad mini (2024); however, it’s essential to follow all the steps carefully. Ensure that the battery is fully charged, and if possible, keep the device connected to the charger during the process.

If something goes wrong during the reset, restarting from the beginning and following the steps again usually resolves the issue, allowing the process to be completed successfully. Nevertheless, there is always some risk involved in performing a hard reset, which can depend on the condition of the device. You should weigh whether you're comfortable taking that risk or if you'd prefer to seek assistance from a professional.

Performing a hard reset or formatting your Apple iPad mini (2024) will erase all data stored since the device was first launched.

This means that all applications you have installed will be deleted (pre-installed applications will remain). Any settings or customizations made to the device will also be removed.

Your iPad mini (2024) will be unlinked from all social media accounts and services, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, email, and iTunes.

Additionally, all chat conversations, messages, photos, videos, audio files, and documents downloaded while using your Apple iPad mini (2024) will be deleted.

While this data will be removed from the iPad mini (2024), if you have linked it to a cloud backup service (such as iCloud or Google Drive), you can restore your data by connecting your account to a new device and connecting to Wi-Fi. This will allow you to download all backed-up data, including messages, chats, photos, videos, multimedia files, and browsing history.

First and foremost, we recommend making a backup of all your data on the Apple iPad mini (2024). You can do this by connecting the iPad mini (2024) to a computer via a cable and transferring your data using a file browser or a dedicated backup program. Alternatively, you can use an SD card or the simplest method: back up to the cloud through services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox, or Amazon Drive.

Secondly, ensure that your Apple has at least 80% battery power. If possible, keep it connected to the charger while performing the reset process.

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The Apple iPad mini (2024) it has a RAM memory 8 GB, a graphics card Apple GPU (5-core graphics), it comes from the factory with the iPadOS 18 operating system and an internal memory of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB.

If you have forgotten the PIN code of your Apple iPad mini (2024) SIM card, do not enter the wrong code more than twice or you will block the SIM card. A hard reset will not take effect in this case, the only solution is to look for the PUK code that you must have on the plastic card where your SIM card came from, in case you cannot find it, contact your telephone company to provide you with the PUK code, With this code you can create a new PIN code. Do not enter a wrong PUK code or the SIM card will be unusable and you will have to request a new one from your telephone company.

The frequencies or bands of mobile telephony used in the United States are the following:
2G/GSM: GSM 850 MHz, GSM 1900 MHz.
3G/WCDMA: UMTS 850 MHz, UMTS 1900 MHz, UMTS 1700 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz.
4G/LTE: LTE 700 MHz, LTE 800 MHz, LTE 1700 MHz, LTE 1900 MHz, LTE 2100 MHz, LTE WCS 2300 MHz (30), LTE 2500 MHz.
5G: 3100 – 3550 MHz (and 3700 – 4200 MHz).

The Apple iPad mini (2024) has a 2G connectivity: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

A 3G connectivity: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G / LTE connectivity: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2996

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in the United Kingdom are the following:

You can check if the Apple iPad mini (2024) works in the United Kingdom since it has a connectivity 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

A 3G connectivity: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G / LTE connectivity: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2996

The frequencies or bands of cellular telephony used in Ireland are the following:

2G/GSM: GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz.

3G/WCDMA: UMTS 2100 MHz.

4G/LTE: LTE 800 MHz, LTE 900 MHz, LTE 1800 MHz.

5G: 3500 (78).

On iOS devices like the Apple iPad mini (2024) it is possible to quickly access emergency contacts without having to unlock the terminal, set the option to make a call automatically and to send an emergency message to one or more contacts with the current location.

You must first configure in your Apple iPad mini (2024) emergency calls, for this you must go to the device settings and click on “SOS Emergency”.

Within this section you must configure the emergency contacts that you want to appear when activating the emergency call. You can also define your medical information so in the event of an accident, anyone who accesses your Apple iPad mini (2024) can know your name and important information such as allergies to medications or medical conditions.

Once configured to perform the emergency call function, you must press the power key five times in a row, in case this option does not work on the lock screen, the emergency text should appear at the bottom, click on the word “Emergency” and you will be able to access emergency contacts and medical data.

Keep your Apple iPad mini (2024) updated it is very important especially to receive the latest corrections in security and to receive the latest news of the operating system as well as improvements in speed and battery performance.

Before updating the Apple iPad mini (2024) make sure you have a fully charged battery and be connected to a Wi-Fi network, since a large amount of data must be downloaded.

To update your Apple iPad mini (2024) you must go to Settings, this is the gear icon on the home screen of your Apple, click on “General” and then on “Software update”.

You can check if you have automatic updates activated in your Apple iPad mini (2024) and check if there are new updates. The Apple iPad mini (2024) comes with the operating system iPadOS 18.

Step-by-step instructions to update Apple iPad mini (2024).

To make a backup of your Apple iPad mini (2024) there are several methods.

The most economical method is to connect the Apple iPad mini (2024) to a computer using the USB cable and make a copy of the files using iTunes.

If the message appears “Trust this computer?” or the device asks for the code, follow the steps on the screen.

On Mac computers you can make a full backup from Finder, in Windows you must have iTunes installed.

To perform a cloud backup the native method of Apple and integrated into the operating system is iCloud, you have 5Gb to make backups in the cloud for free.

To configure the backup in iCloud access the settings of the Apple iPad mini (2024), this is the gear icon, click on “General” and then on your name at the top of the screen, then click on “iCloud” you can select which data and which apps allow you to save a backup of your data in the cloud.

If the free 5Gb of iCloud is not enough to copy all the photos and videos available on your Apple iPad mini (2024) you can use the application Google Drive that you can download from the Apple App Store, you will have 15Gb free.

If your Apple iPad mini (2024) it does not turn on you must follow a series of recommendations to check what the problem is:

First connect the Apple iPad mini (2024) to the charger and to the electric current to rule out that it is a problem of lack of battery. If after one hour of charging the Apple still does not turn on, proceed to the following recommendation.

Press the power button for a few seconds, if you hear a sound but the screen remains black, it is either the screen or the cable connecting the screen to the motherboard that is broken.

Try to make a factory reset, you will lose all the data in the Apple iPad mini (2024), but you can recover it later if you have made a backup.

If the Apple iPad mini (2024) does not react to factory reset is likely to be a battery problem, you can call a technician to replace the battery Li-Ion 5078 mAh, non-removable (19.3 Wh) from iPad mini (2024), it is a relatively cheap solution.

If none of these methods have worked, it is likely that Apple iPad mini (2024) s has a broken motherboard or screen problem.

Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may decrease over time, avoid using the Apple iPad mini (2024) in saunas, steam baths, drop it or receive blows, expose it to soap or shampoo, expose it to perfumes, solvents, detergents, acids, creams and in general any type of liquid other than fresh water and extreme temperatures. The iPad mini (2024) has a certification Stylus support (Apple Pencil, Apple Pencil Pro).

If your Apple iPad mini (2024) is not charging the battery while connected to the power adapter, it may be due to a dirty charging connector. Check the iPad mini (2024)'s USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort charging connector, for example, with a flashlight, to see if it has lint or dirt and clean it very carefully. You can blow to try to remove the lint and dust. You can also carefully insert a toothpick or a cotton swab. Avoid inserting metallic, conductive, or sharp materials, as they can damage the interior.

Try another power outlet: Sometimes the problem is the power outlet and not the phone or these accessories. Check the charger and cable: Make sure they are not damaged. Try another charger and cable to rule out that they are the problem.

Remember that handling the phone on your own can void the warranty, so be careful with the steps you decide to follow.