My ipad is slow - Apple iPad 2 Wifi 16GB

I would try to shutdown your Ipad and then start it up again. Ipads need to be rebooted every once in a while. If that does not work you can try a more drastic measure. First backup your data, and then perform a factory reset. If that does not make it fast enough for you, you may need to upgrade.

If you have an iCloud acct, as soon as you sign in on the new one, it will auto transfer from the old one.

Here's an article with 11 methods to help you speed up your iPad.
iPad running slow These speed tips give it kick up the behind

You can also make your iPad faster by deleting unwanted videos on your tablet. Feel free tor read this tutorial. http://www.leawo.org/tutorial/how-to-delete-movies-on-ipad-to-free-up-storage-space.html

Why is your iPad so slow? There are some possible reasons that may cause a slow iPad:
Multiple apps is running on iPad at the same time;
Memory is full in your iPad;
A lot of junk files might be stored in your system;
The apps may be holding high amount of caches and temporary files;

Here are some solutions to speed up a slow iPad.

Why Is My iPad So Slow and How to Fix It

Hi Talia, The link below is a YouTube video showing how to fix your ipad, Also there's video's down the right side of the link that may help as well....CHEERS..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyW_V4nmzIE
2 WAYS TO FIX IPAD TOUCHSCREEN NOT RESPONDING WORKING

http://www.imore.com/how-speed-safari-iphone-and-ipad

do a restore with iTunes (from backup if you have):


How to Transfer Everything from an Old iPad to New iPad

Sounds like battery is faulty. Replace it and check.
Gopakumar Gopalan Google

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