Apple Pauses iPadOS 18 Update for iPad Pro M4 Due to Major Glitches

Apple has recently faced a major setback with its latest iPadOS 18 update. Following numerous reports of severe problems from users, the tech giant has temporarily paused the update for iPad Pro M4 models. These issues have left many users frustrated, with their devices becoming unresponsive and unusable.

Frozen Screens and System Failures: A Widespread Issue

The reports of problems with the iPadOS 18 update have been widespread, with users experiencing a variety of issues. The most common complaint involves frozen screens, making the iPad unresponsive and unusable. Other users have reported system failures, rendering their devices completely inoperable.

Apple Acknowledges the Issue and Promises a Fix

In response to the user complaints, Apple has acknowledged the existence of these problems. However, the company assures users that the issue doesn't affect a significant number of iPads. To address the problem, Apple has temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for iPad Pro M4 models while they work on a solution.

"We have temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for iPad Pro M4 as we address an issue affecting a small number of devices," stated an Apple spokesperson.

Apple is currently working on a fix for users who have already updated their iPads. Meanwhile, users who have not yet updated are strongly advised to hold off until the fixed version is released.

Affected iPad Models

Here's a list of iPad models that received the iPadOS 18 update:

iPad Pro (M4)

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)

iPad Air (M2)

iPad Air (3rd generation and later)

iPad (7th generation and later)

iPad mini (5th generation and later)

What iPad models are affected by the iPadOS 18 update issue?

The iPad Pro M4 models are the only devices experiencing problems with the iPadOS 18 update.

What is the nature of the iPadOS 18 issue?

The iPadOS 18 update is causing several problems for iPad Pro M4 users, including frozen screens, unresponsive interfaces, and system failures. These issues are rendering some devices unusable.

What steps is Apple taking to address the iPadOS 18 issue?

Apple has temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for iPad Pro M4 models while they work on a solution. They are also working on a fix for those who have already updated.

What is Apple’s advice to users who haven't yet updated to iPadOS 18?

Apple strongly advises users who haven't yet updated to hold off until a fixed version is released.

The iOS 18 Update

The iPadOS 18 update was released alongside the iOS 18 update earlier this week. While the iPadOS update has encountered these issues, a number of iPhone users, including those with the iPhone 16, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone X series, have also received the iOS 18 update.