iPad in DFU mode is not recognized

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Created Feb ’21

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Hi all,

I have an issue with an iPad Pro 11" first generation.

I tried the iPadOS 14.5 beta (which is really nice) but ran into issues with some of my company apps. To prove, it is related to the beta, I'm trying to restore it to 14.4.

I plugged the iPad into the MacBook (it is recognized in the finder). Afterwards, I brought it to DFU mode. It immediately disappeared from finder.

I tried it now with two different MacBooks (Silicon and Intel-based) and a Windows 10 PC (iTunes). I changed the cable (current one is an original apple cable - shouldn't make a difference with USB-C anyway) and the ports at the MacBooks.

Same behavior in configurator 2.

I also checked the USB section in system records on Mac - but nothing appears in DFU mode.

Any hint to solve the issue would be highly appreciated! :-)

Thanks a lot and kind regards,
Matthias

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Answer 1

Windradio OP

May ’22

I am facing this same issue with my iPad 12.9".

Detects fine though finder but when in DFU, nothing coming up.

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Answer 2

udance4ever OP

1w

it's 2024 and have the same exact issue with my iPadPro (2018) 12.9" (Cellular + WiFi) on iPadOS18 (clean vanilla config no Apple account, all default settings)

I, too, saw it show up in the Finder before I put it into DFU mode - now nothing on a 2020 MacBookPro (M1) or 2017 iMac (13.7.1)

Did either of you happen to figure this out?

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