As it sometimes happens with just walked out with new versions of the software update can lead to unexpected results. On numerous support forums of Apple users is an active discussion of iOS 9.3. They say that the new version of the OS turns iPad into a "brick". This mainly concerns respectable model, in particular, the second generation plates.
When you try to upgrade the firmware over the air or via iTunes on a Mac tablet hangs on the stage of activation and provides user authentication failure message. This happens when the software activation servers are overloaded due to a large number of simultaneously renewing accounts.
However, many users complain that even after days of iPad have not returned to working condition.
Problem touched not all owners of old iPad, some managed without a hitch to update the firmware to version 9.3, both by air and through iTunes. Someone saved recovery tablet, full restore. (Just do not forget about the full backup data in iCloud.) And yet, at least one of the members of the board decided to immediately carry your gadget in Apple Store.
But they could not help him.
As Apple has not commented on the issue and did not correct the error. However it is necessary to believe that the solution is not far off, because of the problems affected a considerable number of users.
I'd add that, too, was faced with a similar problem, but when updating the iPad mini 2. In particular, after updating to iOS 9.3 on the air, there was no automatic activation of the tablet. iOS need to enter your Apple ID and password used on this iPad.
I did it, and then received an encouraging response to the activation of an error. And another tip - try again in a few minutes or do the activation through iTunes.
Over the years, the small iPad updates over the air for the first time faced with. Several similar attempts to activate the gadget did not help. The result was all done by connecting the tablet to your Mac cord and activate it via iTunes. Recovery is not needed, all the data are preserved.
