September 18, 2024 at 12:29PM
Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip due to reports of the update “bricking” devices, leaving affected users unable to turn them on. Apple noted the issue affects a small number of devices and is working to resolve it, advising users to hold off on updating until it’s deemed safe.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– Apple has paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 on iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip due to reports of the update “bricking” devices, rendering them unable to turn on.
– Standard recovery methods such as force restart or entering recovery mode have not been successful in resolving the issue, leading impacted users to seek evaluation at Apple stores.
– Reports of bricked iPads have flooded Apple’s support forums and Reddit, with users attempting to identify a common source of the problem.
– Some users have mentioned that their iPads became bricked after upgrading directly to iPadOS 18 from version 17.6.1, while others have disputed this as a potential cause.
– Speculation includes the possibility of a failure in the final iBoot phase leading to a corrupted boot sector or system files.
– Apple has confirmed the issue and paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro models until a resolution is reached, indicating that the problem is impacting only a small number of devices.
– BleepingComputer has reached out to Apple for more information on the cause of the problem and the estimated fix time, but a comment wasn’t immediately available.
It is advised for iPad Pro users to refrain from performing the iPadOS 18 update until Apple confirms it’s safe to proceed. The potential impact on Apple’s reputation for delivering high-quality and thoroughly tested software with attention to detail is noteworthy given the flagship status and price point of the affected devices.