https://computerstechnicians.com/tech/1-in-5-ipad-pro-owners-bricked-by-ipados-18-update-what-you-need-to-know/ The iPadOS 18 release has hit a snag. Apple has allegedly withdrawn the update for M4 iPad Pro devices due to an issue causing malfunctions for certain iPads. Reports indicate that iPadOS 18 is "bricking" select M4 iPad Pro devices, rendering them completely inoperable. Users have reported that their devices shut down during the update and refused to turn back on, despite attempting all reset options. Some users have shared their experiences online, including a Redditor who explained: "At some point during the update, my iPad shut down and refused to turn back on. I had stepped away during the update, so I'm unsure when the issue occurred. I attempted all reset options, but to no avail. I took it to the Apple Store, and they confirmed it's completely non-functional, but they need to send it to their engineers before they can provide a replacement, despite my Apple Care coverage." Another user on Apple's forums wrote: "I updated my iPad Pro M4 to iPadOS 18, but it didn't go smoothly. The iPad won't turn on, and a hard reset doesn't work; it also doesn't appear on my Mac." However, not all M4 iPad Pro devices seem to be affected, as some users have reported successful updates to iPadOS 18. Nevertheless, Apple has temporarily suspended the update for all M4 iPad Pros. Apple stated to MacRumors: "We have temporarily removed the ‌iPadOS 18‌ update for M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ models while we work to resolve an issue affecting a limited number of devices." It remains unclear whether the affected iPads can be restored with a software update or if they require a visit to an Apple repair center. For now, M4 iPad Pro device owners will not have the option to update to iPadOS 18, which should prevent further issues until the matter is resolved.