Apple Pulls iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro After Bricking Complaints [Updated]

Apple stopped signing the iPadOS 18 update for the M4 iPad Pro models, which means the new software is no longer available to be downloaded and installed at the current time.

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The update appears to have been pulled following complaints from some ‌iPad Pro‌ owners, who found that the update bricked their devices.

There are reports on Reddit from ‌iPad Pro‌ users who had an interruption in the installation process, leading to an iPad that refused to turn on. A total replacement was required for affected users.

Not all M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ owners have had an issue installing the update, and it could be linked to installing the new iOS 17.7 update before installing iOS 18. Apple will make the software available again when the underlying problem has been addressed.

Update: Apple has provided MacRumors with the following statement: "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."

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markfc Avatar
18 months ago
Imagine not testing on your flagship devices ?
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18 months ago
Apple Intelligence should have predicted this.
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antiprotest Avatar
18 months ago
You got to remember the features are rolling out slowly.

18.1 begins to roll out Apple Intelligence.

18.0 comes with Apple Incompetence.
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citysnaps Avatar
18 months ago

Imagine not testing on your flagship devices ?
Imagine many here leaping to that conclusion, even though it's not true.
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madmin Avatar
18 months ago
Too thin to brick :)
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Meatwad Avatar
18 months ago
Interesting. I upgraded my M4 11" iPad Pro with no issues.
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