Earlier this week, Apple rolled out the much-anticipated iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates to the public. However, not everything went smoothly, particularly for owners of certain iPad Pro models. Reports have emerged that some iPad Pro devices equipped with the new M4 chip encountered serious problems, effectively rendering them unusable after attempting the update.
Apple is known for its rapid response to software issues, and this situation is no exception. In light of the problem, Apple has confirmed they are diligently working on a fix. An internal memo, shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, revealed that a “small number” of users with M4 iPad Pro models were experiencing trouble getting their devices to power on after installing iPadOS 18.
In response, Apple has taken swift action by halting the update for the affected devices. This means that if you own an M4 iPad Pro, you will not see the iPadOS 18 update available in your Settings app for the time being. The company plans to release a specific update to address and resolve the bricking issue soon.
Technicians have been advised to attempt a force restart on the problematic M4 iPad Pro models. Although Apple has acknowledged the issue, the exact timeline for the release of the fix remains uncertain. An update could arrive as soon as next week, but if more extensive work is required, it could take a few weeks.
In the meantime, if you find your M4 iPad Pro bricked, it is recommended to restore your device using Finder on macOS or iTunes on Windows to get it back up and running. While this bug is undoubtedly inconvenient, rest assured that Apple is on the case and a more permanent solution is on the horizon. Stay tuned for further updates from the company.
