Fixing Screen Flickering on iPad After Update
## Direct Answer
To fix screen flickering on your iPad after an update, try restarting your device, updating all apps, and adjusting the Auto-Brightness feature. If the issue persists, reset your iPad’s settings or restore it to a previous backup.
## Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Restart your iPad**: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the “Slide to Power Off” slider appears. Slide it to the right to turn off your iPad, then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until the Apple logo appears.
2. **Update all apps**: Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, and swipe down to update all apps.
3. **Adjust Auto-Brightness**: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size, and toggle off Auto-Brightness.
4. **Reset iPad settings**: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings.
5. **Restore from backup**: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup, and select a previous backup to restore from.
6. **DFU Restore**: Connect your iPad to a computer, open iTunes or Finder, and put your iPad in DFU mode by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button for 3 seconds, then pressing and holding the Volume Down button while still holding the Sleep/Wake button.
## FAQ
* **Q: Why is my iPad screen flickering after the update?**
A: The screen flickering issue can be caused by a software glitch or incompatibility with the new update.
* **Q: Will resetting my iPad delete all my data?**
A: Resetting your iPad will not delete your data if you have backed it up to iCloud or iTunes. However, resetting all settings will remove your personalized settings.
* **Q: Can I fix the screen flickering issue without losing my data?**
A: Yes, try restarting your iPad, updating all apps, and adjusting the Auto-Brightness feature before attempting to reset your iPad.
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