Apple’s latest software update, iOS 18, has brought some unwelcome surprises for iPad users. Shortly after the release of iPadOS 18, which was rolled out alongside the iPhone 14 and above update, users began reporting issues with their iPads becoming unresponsive and bricking during the update process.
These reports surfaced on Reddit, with users describing their iPads shutting down mid-update and failing to power back on. One user even reported their iPad being “completely bricked” after installing the update. While Apple has yet to publicly address these issues, the company has quietly removed the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models, suggesting that this specific model might be most affected by the update.
It’s important to note that not all M4 iPad Pro owners have experienced these problems. For those who are affected, it seems that skipping the update to iPadOS 18 altogether is the best course of action at the moment.
In a statement to MacRumors, Apple acknowledged the issue, saying, “We have temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models as we work to resolve an issue that is impacting a small number of devices.” This statement confirms that Apple is aware of the problem and is working to fix it, but for now, iPad Pro users should proceed with caution when considering the iPadOS 18 update.
