iPad help in Exeter
Professional ipad help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
iPad setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. WiFi connected, email working, apps installed, basic functions demonstrated clearly.
When iPads Are Less User-Friendly Than Advertised
Can't get WiFi working? Email won't connect? Apple ID locked? Apps won't download? iPads should be simple, but often aren't - especially if you're not tech-savvy.
💡 Pro tip: Most iPad problems come down to WiFi not being set up properly, or Apple ID password issues. Sort those two things and 90% of problems disappear.
YouTube Tutorial vs. Patient Help
Watching videos doesn't help if you don't understand the terminology:
| ✅ In-Person Help | ❌ YouTube Videos |
|---|---|
| Shown on YOUR iPad | Generic instructions |
| Can ask questions | Pause and rewind repeatedly |
| Patient explanation | Tech jargon |
| Hands-on practice | Watch passively |
Half an hour with someone patient beats hours of YouTube frustration.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect WiFi | Get iPad connected to your home network |
| Set Up Email | Configure email accounts properly |
| Essential Apps | Install apps you'll actually use |
| Demonstrate | Show basic functions clearly |
📦 You're Left With
- Working iPad connected to WiFi
- Email sending and receiving
- Apps you need installed
- Understanding of basic functions
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic setup (WiFi + email) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Full setup + demonstration | 40-60 mins | £60-85 |
| Complex troubleshooting | 1+ hrs | £60-110 |
£60 minimum (first hour). Most basic setup done within that.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Just got iPad - never used one before
✅ WiFi won't connect - tried everything, still no internet
✅ Email not working - can't send or receive
✅ Elderly relative - wants patient help not tech jargon
Why Choose Us for iPad help in Exeter?
Connected to WiFi properly
Email and apps set up
Problems fixed patiently
Shown how to use key features
What to Expect
Step 1: Get Connected
Connect iPad to your WiFi network. This is often where people get stuck - wrong password, wrong network, settings not right.
Step 2: Set Up Accounts
Get your email working, set up Apple ID if needed, configure any apps you want to use.
Step 3: Show Key Functions
Demonstrate how to do the things you'll actually use - browse internet, use email, download apps, take photos.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you want to try fixing common iPad problems yourself:
🔧 Common fixes:
- Won't connect to WiFi: Settings > WiFi > Tap your network > Enter password (check capitals and numbers carefully)
- Apps won't download: Check Apple ID is signed in (Settings > Your Name at top)
- Storage full: Settings > General > iPad Storage > Delete apps/photos you don't need
- Running slow: Restart it (hold power button, slide to power off, wait, turn back on)
- Forgotten password: Apple.com/iforgot to reset Apple ID password
📐 Basic iPad navigation:
- Swipe up from bottom to see all open apps
- Swipe up and hold to see app switcher
- Swipe down from top-right for Control Center (WiFi, brightness, etc.)
- Double-click home button (or swipe up) to switch between apps
- Hold power button to shut down
⚠️ Things to avoid:
- Don't update iOS if iPad is really old (might make it slower)
- Don't fill storage completely (leave 10% free for it to work properly)
- Don't use easy-to-guess passwords (Password1, 123456, etc.)
- Don't skip iCloud backup setup (you'll regret it when you lose/break it)
💡 Pro trick: If iPad is being really weird, restart it. Fixes 80% of random problems. Hold power + home button together (or power + volume down on newer ones) for 10 seconds.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍎 Apple support: For hardware issues (cracked screen, battery dying, won't turn on), you need Apple or a repair shop. I can help with software and setup, not physical repairs.
iOS updates: Old iPads eventually stop getting updates. iPad from 2015 or earlier probably can't run latest apps. Might be time to upgrade.
Exeter's older properties with thick stone walls can have patchy WiFi. If iPad keeps losing connection, might need a WiFi extender rather than iPad help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What iPad problems can you help with?
Most common stuff - WiFi not connecting, email not working, apps not downloading, forgotten passwords, can't update, storage full. Not hardware repair (cracked screen etc.) but software and setup issues yes.
Do I need my Apple ID password?
Yes, probably. To download apps or change settings you'll need your Apple ID. If you've forgotten it, we can try to recover it but that's an Apple process that takes time.
Can you transfer my stuff from my old iPad?
If you've got both iPads there, yes - can transfer via iCloud or direct device-to-device. If you've already got rid of the old one, depends if you backed it up.
Will you show me how to use it?
Basic stuff yes - how to find apps, use email, browse internet, download apps, take photos. Won't make you an expert but you'll know enough to get started.
What if it's really old and slow?
Old iPads slow down over time, especially with new iOS updates. I can try to speed it up (delete stuff, disable animations) but there's only so much you can do. Might advise it's time for a new one.
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