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iBook edit button

dbe — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:04:00 GMT

My edit button does not come up anymore. I just get a spinning wheel. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas how to fix it? I haven't updated to iOS 8 nor did I update iBooks to ios7 (although I did update iPad to iOS 7).

Re: iBook edit button

dooBdoo — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:31:32 GMT

Hi, dbe! I believe the spinning wheel in iBooks means it's reindexing data. Have you looked at the amount of storage on your device? It might help you to free up some space, if you have anything you can delete from the iPad. You always can try a reboot, or hard reboot, first, but then if the problem persists I'd suggest you do a full backup of the device and then try removing some things that are taking up a lot of space.

Re: iBook edit button

dbe — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:08:30 GMT

Thanks. I'll try your suggestions.

Re: iBook edit button

dbe — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:59:21 GMT

I deleted several things from iBooks and iPad and tried soft reboot. Still don't get the edit button (just spinning wheel). Checked my storage and that doesn't appear to be a problem. If I do a hard reset will it change all my settings and content?

Re: iBook edit button

dooBdoo — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:34:28 GMT

On 10/12/2014 dbe said: I deleted several things from iBooks and iPad and tried soft reboot. Still don't get the edit button (just spinning wheel). Checked my storage and that doesn't appear to be a problem. If I do a hard reset will it change all my settings and content?

Hi, dbe! I'm sorry you're still having this problem. I can't duplicate it because I'm running iOS 8.0.2 on my iPad (3rd generation) and iPhone 5, and iBooks is working with no problems.

Doing a hard reset will not change settings or content, so you can safely do that any time you see glitches and want to try quick, easy troubleshooting. eta: Also, be sure to try closing all the apps running in background. (link with illustrations in case you're not familiar with the process: http://www.cultofmac.com/231322/how-to-close-apps-in-ios-7-gif/)

If that doesn't help, let us know. Without knowing more details, not sure what to suggest ... if the wheel is spinning while iBooks is trying to sync, you might try turning off syncing and switch WiFi off (or try Airplane Mode) just to see if it changes anything. Also, a good sync/backup to iTunes on your computer (or to iCloud, if that's how you normally do it) won't hurt and might fix some problems. It can free up more space, since it should remove stored diagnostics and usage data which really does pile up over time.

Just trying to think out loud, brainstorm possibilities. I do a full backup and then erase all content and settings on my devices occasionally, and do a complete restore, but I don't recommend that to anyone unless they're completely comfortable with the process. Perhaps someone else can duplicate the problem, or can offer better advice.

Let us know if it's still spinning away, okay? Sorry I'm not more helpful.

Re: iBook edit button

dbe — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:50:16 GMT

Tried all of the above suggestions (except the erase all content one since I'm not that comfortable with technology) and nothing has worked. Is it worth worrying about? I still haven't downloaded IOS 8.0.2 Is it safe to do that yet? Are all the bugs fixed?

Re: iBook edit button

Cha1k — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:57:32 GMT

On 10/10/2014 dbe said: My edit button does not come up anymore. I just get a spinning wheel. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas how to fix it? I haven't updated to iOS 8 nor did I update iBooks to ios7 (although I did update iPad to iOS 7).

Is there a reason why you didn't update the iBooks app when you updated the iPad to iOS 7? That might be the problem.

Re: iBook edit button

Cha1k — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:59:04 GMT

On 10/14/2014 dbe said: Tried all of the above suggestions (except the erase all content one since I'm not that comfortable with technology) and nothing has worked. Is it worth worrying about? I still haven't downloaded IOS 8.0.2 Is it safe to do that yet? Are all the bugs fixed?

Since you haven't already updated I would wait until iOS 8.1 comes out. We'll probably find out Thursday when it will be released.....Apple is holding an event to announce new hardware and software.

Re: iBook edit button

dbe — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:15:35 GMT

On 10/14/2014 Cha1k said:
On 10/10/2014 dbe said: My edit button does not come up anymore. I just get a spinning wheel. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas how to fix it? I haven't updated to iOS 8 nor did I update iBooks to ios7 (although I did update iPad to iOS 7).

Is there a reason why you didn't update the iBooks app when you updated the iPad to iOS 7? That might be the problem.

Thanks Cha 1k. I have since updated iBooks. I just liked my brown wooden shelves but gave them up to see if that was the problem - it wasn't. I really appreciate you and dooBdoo taking the time to try and help. This forum is the first place I look for tips and troubleshooting with my iPad. All the information on here is wonderful and so helpful. Thank you to everyone who contributes.

Re: iBook edit button

Cha1k — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:36:43 GMT

Ok....try deleting the iBooks app from your iPad. Go to the App Store and redownload it from your purchased history. If you have only books on the iBooks app they will be in your purchased history on the App Store.

Re: iBook edit button

dooBdoo — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:16:22 GMT

Hi, Cha1k! I'm so glad you added your comments. I completely forgot that the earlier versions of iBooks were an optional deletable app instead of the integrated one we have now.

dbe, Hope you've resolved the problem. I agree with Cha1k, I'd wait for iOS 8.1 because I think (hope) many of the existing kinks will be worked out in that version. I agree with you about the helpful posters here -- I've learned so much from others since I began reading/posting.