How to Fix iPad Stuck in the Update Loop for iOS 16

by Jenefey Aaron   Updated on 2023-06-20 / Update for  iPhone Fix

Hi, after updating my iPad2 to iOS 16 it is now stuck in an infinite update loop. Tried all tricks and tips I could find on the internet. Every time I attach it to my laptop iTunes tells me that there is a problem with the iPad and starts a new update. But at the end of the update process every time the same result: infinite update loop.
Apple, please help. More and more people are complaining about this issue here!
(Source: Apple Support Communities)

This iPad user joww complains his iPad stuck in update loop when upgrading to iOS 16. Maybe you are not one of the bad-luck guys, but the risks that your iPad get stuck in the update loop when you update to iOS 16 may happen. No matter how many ways you try, it just does not work. Then what shall we do? You need Tenorshare iCareFone (iPhone Care Pro)! Following the steps, and fix iPad Pro, iPad Air 2/Air/4/3/2/Mini 4/3/2 stuck in the Update Loop for iOS 16.

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Steps to Get Your iPad out of the iOS 16 Update Loop

Tenorshare iCareFone (iPhone Care Pro) is an all-in-one iOS system care tool that can help you fix all iOS 16 stuck problems like iPad Recovery Mode stuck, DFU Mode stuck, white Apple logo stuck and so on without any data loss.

Step 1: Make sure you install the program in your computer. Launch the program, and connect your iPad to the computer via a USB cable. Select "Fix iOS Stuck" from the main interface to use this function.

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Step 2: Click the button "Enter Recovery Mode" to put your iPad into Recovery mode. And then you will see your device display the classic USB to iTunes logo.

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Step 3: Click the button "Exit Recovery Mode" and the device will boot up. After the rebooting process, your iPad is already back to normal state.

Note:If steps below can't solve your problem, go to "Repair iOS Operating System" on iPhone Care Pro to deeply fix your corrupted iOS system file and after the repair, your iPad will be automatically installed with the latest iOS system.

What Other Functions Does iPhone Care Pro Hold?

Check if your iPad get the following questions, andyou need iPhone Care Pro! It includes 6 utilities to troubleshoot certain iOS problems and care for your iPad for best performance on PC.

  • Speed up your device and free up more space. Totally free!
  • Permanently wipe sensitive data to secure your privacy from identity theft.
  • Transfer and manage music, videos, apps free without iTunes Restriction.
  • Remove annoying in-app ads and enjoy ad-free environment.
  • Instantly fix the operating system issues for iPad.
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