Much like your PC and your cell phone, your iPad has a Recovery Mode to use in case of a catastrophic problem. Here's how and when to use it.

iOS 26 adds a new Recovery Assistant feature to all compatible iPhones, and it can help return the device to a working state, with no Mac or PC ...

What Is Recovery Mode? Whether you have the latest iPad Mini or an iPad that's been around the block a couple of times, there may come a time when you need to put it in Recovery Mode.