If you haven’t updated your M4 iPad Pro to iPadOS 18, consider yourself lucky. Apple has pulled the software update after multiple users reported that the update was bricking their devices.
The issue was first reported on Reddit, where multiple threads were created by M4 iPad Pro owners who experienced the problem. According to the reports, the update caused the device to become unresponsive, with some users unable to power it back on. One user claimed that Apple employees at the Genius Bar told them that the tablet was bricked and that a replacement would be sent in a few days.
What to Do If You’re Affected
If you’ve updated your M4 iPad Pro to iPadOS 18 and it won’t power on, head to an Apple Store as soon as possible. Apple has yet to release a statement regarding the issue, but it’s clear that they’re taking steps to address the problem.
It’s unclear what’s causing the problem, but it’s likely that Apple will release a new version of iPadOS 18 in the coming days that addresses the issue. In the meantime, Apple’s other annual software updates, including iOS 18, are still available.