If you’ve a broken power or Home button then check out this tutorial to put your iOS device in DFU mode. This process works for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad so no matter what iOS device you’re using you can use this tutorial.
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Here’s a video walkthrough on how to put your iOS device in DFU mode below: Step 10 - When prompted, release the power button. When prompted, press the correct buttons listed in the instructions to put iPad in DFU mode.
Step 09 - When prompted, follow the instructions. If you get stuck in DFU mode and need to get out, just hold the power button and home button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. Press and hold the Power button (upper-right shoulder) and the Home button on most compatible iPad models (below the screen). Release the power button and continue holding the home button until you get a popup from iTunes that your device is recognized as being in recovery mode.