IPad – 1st gen iPad stuck in setup

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I can't get pass the license screen after a restore on an iPad. After a restore in iTunes, i didn't backup, we don't have a backup so just a wipe and restore to factory settings is all she wanted. This is for my gf. I get all way to to entering her apple id and the next screen is the various software liscences to read and agree to, but lo and behold; you can't click on the blue agree button. all inpu ti ignored, i can disagree, i can click back to return to the apple id login etc. Home button gives you options to setup etc. Even using the voiceover, i can see all the elements on the screen but the agree button is ignored.

We can't hack or jailbreak the device, it was given to her by her work. And I'm pretty sure its just a regular consumer device setup, So i'm sure nothing their IT department could have caused this, they're the ones to have suggested a restore.

I've tried logging in with my own apple id. I've tried setting up a new apple id, all can't get pass the liscence screen in the setup.

Multiple restores, even did it on my own mac, she runs off a win7 laptop.
Important to note that there isn't any info on the thing that can't be synced back via iTunes so that isn't our concern.

Best Answer

To correctly restore an iPad to factory settings, please ensure the steps listed in this Apple knowledgebase article, under the "Restoring your iOS device" heading have been followed precisely.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

Note: During activation, the device must be connected to the Internet, or tethered to a computer with Internet access and running iTunes.

If this does not solve the issue, please comment on this answer with your results, and I will try to assist further by editing this answer.