PLEASE HELP: iPad stuck in recovery mode after update!

[ChrilLe]

(I'm not sure whether this is the right or wrong section.)

 

So yesterday, I saw the recent iOS8 update was available for my iPad 2. I downloaded and installed it, but only to find out my device has been knocked into recovery mode.

 

Now the huge struggle is, that I have never synced my device with iTunes, and the only way to gain access to my iPad again is to restore the whole damn thing. I can't do this. I have too many important documents related to my education.

 

I have tried 3rd party software on my PC, to exit recovery mode. It does make my iPad exit it, but only in like 3 seconds before it enters it again.

 

I really do need som serious advice here since I'm very dependent on that device.

 

Thanks.

[theNGclan]

Did. You have a jailbreak before updating?

 

Use one of the formatting methods that allows you to install any previous version of iOS. You shouldn't really update your iDevice if you're jail broken and/or the new iOS hasn't gotten it's first update yet.

[MariaLuck]

I understand you well because it happened to me the last time i jailbreak my iPad. Firstly my iPad even can't be detected by my computer. I searched the internet and someone recommend me the way "[solved] iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode", it worked! Without restoring and iPad and without losing any data or settings. It worked just like a charm!

[Jolly Swagman]

Pretty sure the OP doesnt need the info anymore. They wanted to know more that six months ago and they have since been banned

Edited April 23, 2015 by Jolly Swagman