Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip after numerous owners reported the update is "bricking" their devices, with no way to turn them on after performing the update.

Apple halts iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models due to bricking issues. Learn about the problem, Apple's response, and next steps.

While the iPadOS 18 update promised exciting new features, Apple has paused its distribution due to critical issues with the M4 iPad Pro models. If you're using one of these devices, it’s advisable to wait for Apple to release a fix before updating.

Apple acknowledges problem affecting "small number" of devices.

Apple's servers have stopped signing the 18.0 update for M4 iPad Pros for now.

Apple has halted the distribution of iPadOS 18 to models of the iPad Pro equipped with the M4 chip, after users reported the update was bricking their tablets.

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...

Apple's iPadOS 18 update is no longer available after some iPad Pro owners found that it bricked their devices. MacRumors reports: 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...