[iPad] iPad locked all of a sudden

Axmann · Dec 26, 2012, 02:21 PM

I was scrolling through the menu on my iPad and I just finished moving some stuff to a folder, and all of a sudden I got a dark screen with the apple logo and then it came back and asked for a password. I didn't press any buttons. Also, the folder disappeared and the apps were thrown out of it.

What could cause that?

Nanasaki · Dec 26, 2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Axmann

I was scrolling through the menu on my iPad and I just finished moving some stuff to a folder, and all of a sudden I got a dark screen with the apple logo and then it came back and asked for a password. I didn't press any buttons. Also, the folder disappeared and the apps were thrown out of it.

What could cause that?

Looks like it is remote lock to me. Did you buy the iPad from Apple store or somewhere else? Or someone has your Apple ID and password. There is really nothing to do beside get the right password. If you got the iPad from legit source and you have proof of purchase, you might go to Apple Store.

Axmann · Dec 26, 2012, 03:05 PM

No, you misunderstand. It's as if it reset or something or went on standby. When I say it "locked", i mean with the pin I set up to put in when the lock screen comes up. I just put it in and it worked fine, of course.

I'm just wondering why it happened at all.

960design · Dec 26, 2012, 03:13 PM

It may have been updating to 6.0ish, from OS 5. This will cause a restart. Typically the OS will download when the bandwidth is available and wait for you to request the update.

You may have downloaded an app that requires 6.0 or higher and approved the update, but turned it off or let is sleep before the update was complete. When you turned it back on the update would continue and restart at a "random" time. This would reset folders and erase pictures saved.

Seems like the most logical reason for what you are describing, but cannot tell without hooking up and checking the log.

Defender2010 · Dec 26, 2012, 03:18 PM

It was a bug, been mentioned before. Sometimes these things happen...

Axmann · Dec 26, 2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Defender2010

It was a bug, been mentioned before. Sometimes these things happen...

So then there's nothing wrong with my iPad?

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Originally Posted by 960design

Seems like the most logical reason for what you are describing, but cannot tell without hooking up and checking the log.

Can you instruct me how to do this?

Axmann · Dec 26, 2012, 07:22 PM

bumpbump.

Maybe I'm just getting too paranoid. Should I have then exchange it for a new one?

Aspasia · Dec 26, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Axmann

bumpbump.

Maybe I'm just getting too paranoid. Should I have then exchange it for a new one?

Unless you can replicate what happened at the store, it's doubtful it would be exchanged. If by chance it does happen again, either take a photo of the screen (with a camera, of course) and take the iPad directly to your Apple store. With the photo.

brand · Dec 26, 2012, 08:11 PM

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bumpbump.

Maybe I'm just getting too paranoid. Should I have then exchange it for a new one?

I think you should return it and buy an Windows 8 tablet.

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haruhiko · Dec 26, 2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Axmann

No, you misunderstand. It's as if it reset or something or went on standby. When I say it "locked", i mean with the pin I set up to put in when the lock screen comes up. I just put it in and it worked fine, of course.

I'm just wondering why it happened at all.

Your Springboard (i.e. iOS home screen) crashed. No big deal.

Defender2010 · Dec 27, 2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Axmann

So then there's nothing wrong with my iPad?

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Can you instruct me how to do this?

I doubt there is anything wrong, it's not the first time or last the springboard crashed on someone. If it happens a lot then visit a Genius Bar if a restore does not solve the crashing. Good luck

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Axmann macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	iPad locked all of a sudden I was scrolling through the menu on my iPad and I just finished moving some stuff to a folder, and all of a sudden I got a dark screen with the apple logo and then it came back and asked for a password. I didn't press any buttons. Also, the folder disappeared and the apps were thrown out of it. What could cause that?
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960design macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Destin, FL	It may have been updating to 6.0ish, from OS 5. This will cause a restart. Typically the OS will download when the bandwidth is available and wait for you to request the update. You may have downloaded an app that requires 6.0 or higher and approved the update, but turned it off or let is sleep before the update was complete. When you turned it back on the update would continue and restart at a "random" time. This would reset folders and erase pictures saved. Seems like the most logical reason for what you are describing, but cannot tell without hooking up and checking the log. __________________ TI-99/4A, tape cassette, 12" B&W Zenith
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Dec 26, 2012, 03:05 PM	#3
Axmann Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	No, you misunderstand. It's as if it reset or something or went on standby. When I say it "locked", i mean with the pin I set up to put in when the lock screen comes up. I just put it in and it worked fine, of course. I'm just wondering why it happened at all.
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Dec 26, 2012, 07:22 PM	#7
Axmann Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	bumpbump. Maybe I'm just getting too paranoid. Should I have then exchange it for a new one?
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