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My iPad updated to 9.3 OTA,but now will not start. Says iPad could not activate. What can I do?

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My ipad updated to 9.3 OTA,but now will not start. Says ipad could not activate.

Now stays on this page. Also I cant use iTunes because it states the ipad has a fault..

Tried a few times to restart with power+home button no result.
 

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Re: My ipad updated to 9.3 OTA,but now will not start. Says ipad could not activate.

Connect your iPad to your computer and then initiate the computer's iTunes app. Afterwards, select to restore it.
 

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