Apple Temporarily Halts iPadOS 18 Rollout for iPad; Know Why
Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro models after multiple users reported that the update was bricking their devices, while other iPad models remain unaffected and continue to receive the update.
New Delhi, September 18: Apple has reportedly paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 for some of its iPad models, particularly in the M4 iPad Pro, after users reported severe issues. The tech giant had been gradually releasing iPadOS 18 to its devices, but it encountered trouble with iPad Pro M4 model. As per reports, a few users claimed that their devices were getting "bricked," making them unusable.
As per a report of Engadget, Apple has halted the iPadOS 18 update after several users of the M4 iPad Pro experienced problems. Users reported that their iPads became non-functional, or "bricked," after attempting to install the latest software update. These problems seem to be linked only to the M4 iPad Pro, as other iPad models did not encounter similar issues. Apple acknowledged these concerns and reportedly decided to pull back the update temporarily. iOS 18 Update Battery Issue: iPhone Users Complain Facing Severe Battery Drain Problem After Latest Update.
Reddit User Shares iPadOS 18 Update Issue on M4 iPad Pro
iPadOS 18 bricked my M4 iPadbyu/tcorey23 iniPadOS
The problem is said to be 1st noticed on Reddit, where some users reported that their iPads stopped working after they attempted to install the newest version of iPadOS 18. The Reddit user mentioned, "At some point during the update my iPad turned off, and would no longer turn on. I walked away during the update so I’m not sure when it broke. I tried all of the reset options but nothing worked. I just took it to the Apple Store who confirmed it’s completely bricked." Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Alert Feature Receives US FDA Approval; Check Compatible Devices.
Apple reportedly said, “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.” The company has not given a clear reason for the bricking issue, but it seems to only affect the M4 chip iPad Pro models. Other iPad models that can run iPadOS 18 are reportedly not impacted and are still getting the updates as normal.
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