How to fix the problem of 'waiting' icon on iPod/iPad

Here is how to fix the problem of the never-ending white "waiting..." icon.

1. Press the power button and HOLD IT DOWN, for a long long time. A new screen appears that says "Slide to power off" with a slider.

2.  Slide it. Now your iPod/iPad is truly turned off (instead of the normal sleep-mode type "off")

3.  Reboot it just by pressing the power button again.

Bye bye to the waiting icon.

It worked for me.  Give it a try.  :D