The normal iPad continues to have a Home button, and the 2018 base iPad with a Home button can enter into Recovery Mode and DFU Mode the same as all prior iPad models with a Home button did. Note this only applies to the iPad Pro models without any button on the front of the device (the home button), meaning the 2018 model year onward, but only for the iPad Pro.
DFU Mode is really only necessary when a device is completely stuck in an unusable or bricked state like during a failed iOS update or something similar. Remember that Recovery Mode is not as low-level as DFU Mode, but for most troubleshooting issues requiring a device restore, Recovery Mode on iPad Pro will do the job.
Be sure you update to the latest version of macOS system software or iTunes for Windows PC before beginning this process. You will need a USB cable and a computer with iTunes.
How to Enter Recovery Mode on iPad Pro 11-inch or 12.9-inch (2018 and newer models)
We’ll show you how to enter into Recovery Mode on the newest 2018 model year iPad Pro 11 inch and 12.9 inch devices, and also how to exit out of Recovery Mode on the same iPad Pro models.