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Category: Network and IT System

  • How to force restart and recover your iPad using iTunes.

    How to Force Restart Your iPad (Hard Reset)

    A force restart solves minor glitches without deleting data.

    For iPads without a Home Button (Face ID models):

    1. Press and quickly release Volume Up.
    2. Press and quickly release Volume Down.
    3. Hold the Top button until the Apple logo shows up.

    For iPads with a Home Button:

    • Hold down the Home button and the Top/Side button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.

    How to Recover Your iPad Using iTunes (Recovery Mode)

    Step 1: Open iTunes or Finder

    • Install the latest iTunes or use Finder (macOS Catalina and newer).

    Step 2: Enter Recovery Mode

    • Connect your iPad to your computer.
    • Face ID iPads: Quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down, hold the Top button until recovery mode appears.
    • Home Button iPads: Press and hold Home + Top/Side buttons until recovery mode screen appears.

    Step 3: Update or Restore via iTunes/Finder

    When prompted in iTunes or Finder, choose:

    • Update to reinstall iOS without data loss.
    • Restore to erase your iPad and install the latest iOS.

    ⚠️ Important: Restoring erases all data unless you’ve previously made a backup.

    Step 4: Set Up Your iPad

    Restore your data from iTunes or iCloud if a backup exists.

    Follow on-screen instructions on your iPad after restoring/updating.

    Helpful Tips

    • Ensure your computer has internet access during recovery.
    • Keep your iPad connected throughout the process.
    • If recovery mode exits prematurely, repeat the steps to enter it again.

    Need help backing up your iPad or troubleshooting further? Feel free to reach out!

  • I got another Second Job. Woohoo

    On April 1, 2025, I got a job at Joe Coffee as a Fulfillment Specialist. April fool, it is difficult to believe, but it is real, and I have a second job.

    I am currently working for Joe Coffee mobile as a Fulfillment Specialist, IT Support, Installer In-Person. Furthermore, I love these positions, and I love working and pacing much. I can make the Company get what they need, and I will make sure all pack and ship soon possible no matter what. I have remarkable team support and all my needs are attention. I have incredible team support.

    My Team’s Tester
    My first Office/Desk
    I did create TV Design and Set up kiosk system
    Anthem DownTown Puyallup Kiosk System
    I made Office WiFi
    Sunrise Village Kiosk System
    Did all 4 Box in one day and shipped in one day
    I did set up 20 devices tablet in 10 min
    final Kiosk system at downtown puyallup
    Set up with esper
    I did label all these and paired with esper(I have to blurry label)
    Downtown Puyallup two system kiosk
    nice and neat cable management
    setting up printer for Anthem and work so great!

    Likewise, I am very excited to serve as an installer and IT support to many local coffee shops. I love to help Joe team out with all customer issues and get them resolved within the same day. 

    If you are looking for Joe Coffee hardware and software for your coffee shop, you should check out https://joe.coffee, a very trustworthy company to serve your coffee shop.

  • How to Resolve Tablet Update Problems with a Hard Restart and Reconnecting to Wi-Fi

    If there are problems with our configuration or the update has become corrupted, there’s a workaround: try performing a hard restart of the system.

    1. For ten seconds, count by thousands while holding down the volume and turning on the power.
    2. Allow it to restart itself, and it will turn on for you. This tablet will also automatically connect to Wi-Fi.
    3. Open Joe and make sure they are good to go!
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