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I would like to know why I can't use contacts on my new iPad 2 so I can use face time???face time works when somebody contacts me plz help

Originally Posted by RedDwarf

I would like to know why I can't use contacts on my new iPad 2 so I can use face time???face time works when somebody contacts me plz help

Hi RedDwarf--Welcome to the Forum!

Do the persons from your contact list have Facetime as well? Make sure that they have it to save you the trouble. Good luck and let us know what your status is.

Hi there and welcome.

There is lots of good advice and info on here plus plenty of members all too willing to help with any problems.

Remember, search is your friend. If you can't find the answer you need and you post a question then give as much info as you can to help members help you i.e. iPad 1 or 2, iOS version and name of app if the problem is with a specific app........and please don't forget to read the rules Forum rules - everybody please read!!

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Originally Posted by skimonkey

Hi RedDwarf--Welcome to the Forum!

Do the persons from your contact list have Facetime as well? Make sure that they have it to save you the trouble. Good luck and let us know what your status is.

The contact app on my iPad won't even open at all is it because it's only the wifi iPad and not the 3G one

The contact app itself won't even open either I tried in the settings too and even the iCloud , is it because its only the wifi and not the 3G and wifi iPad

Originally Posted by RedDwarf

The contact app itself won't even open either I tried in the settings too and even the iCloud , is it because its only the wifi and not the 3G and wifi iPad

Hi and welcome to the Forum

Your contacts app should be opening regardless of whether you have wifi or 3G
Try these steps, from the home screen do the four finger swipe up or double press the home button to reveal your multi task bar. These are all the apps that you have opened at one time. Long press an app until it jiggles and a red minus sign will appear above it. Press the minus sign, this will close the app, not delete it. It's also a good idea to close all these apps, as it helps the iPad run smoothly, I do mine every night. Check and see if it is operating now, if not a restart is in order.

Restart: Press and hold the power off button, the one at the top right. You will see a slide appear to power off, slide this and the screen will go dark and a Whirly will appear. When the Whirly disappears your iPad is now off. Press the power button again until the Apple logo appears, this will take a few seconds and your iPad will restart. You should restart your iPad occasionally also as it will keep it running well. Now see if it is operating. If not a reset is the next step.

Reset: Hold the power off button and the home button simultaneously, keep holding them in and you will see the power off slide appear and disappear, wait until you see the Apple logo appear before releasing the buttons. It will take a little longer for your iPad to start. This is a reset.

When an App or your iPad begin to behave strangely these are the first steps you should do to rectify it. Let us know how you go, good luck!!

Sent from my iPad using iPF

Originally Posted by RedDwarf

The contact app itself won't even open either I tried in the settings too and even the iCloud , is it because its only the wifi and not the 3G and wifi iPad

...I am not sure I understand anymore than I did from what you are saying...

Originally Posted by leelai

Your contacts app should be opening regardless of whether you have wifi or 3G

...that's what I thought also, Leelai. Thank you for confirming...!