Wed Sep 18 02:11:01 UTC 2024: ## Apple Halts iPadOS 18 Rollout After Reports of “Bricked” iPads
Apple has temporarily halted the rollout of iPadOS 18 for the M4 iPad Pro after reports surfaced of users experiencing bricked devices following the update. This means that some users’ iPads became inoperable and unresponsive after installing the software update.
Several affected users took to Reddit to express their frustration, describing an interruption during the installation process that resulted in their iPads failing to turn on. These users were forced to obtain replacement devices as repairs proved impossible.
While the number of affected users remains small, Apple has opted for a precautionary halt of the rollout. The company is investigating the issue and is yet to confirm the cause. Some speculate that the issue might be linked to users installing iPadOS 17.7 before attempting to upgrade to iPadOS 18.
Apple is expected to resume the rollout once the problem has been identified and resolved. Until then, users are advised to wait before upgrading their M4 iPad Pros to iPadOS 18.
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