My iPad fails to activate after a software restore. Apple said it was a hardware issue, and that I have to pay up to replace it. Given the high cost of their p

My iPad fails to activate after a software restore. Apple said it was a hardware issue, and that I have to pay up to replace it. Given the high cost of their products, I expected a bit more ownership and empathy. https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/653633 https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/653633 Has anyone else run into this?