Apple Withdraws iPadOS 18.0 Update After Frequent Crashes on M4 iPads

Apple initially announced iPadOS 18 at WWDC 2024, proceeding with gradual testing. Despite a period of testing, the update has led to frequent crashes for some iPads powered by the M4 chip.

Not all users experienced crashes after updating their iPads, but the volume of affected devices seems significant, with many users discussing the issue on Reddit.

Apple has since pulled the iPadOS 18.0 update from its servers to prevent further user impact, leaving M4 iPad users temporarily unable to find the update.

As usual, Apple has withdrawn the update without issuing any statements. They may re-release it under a different build or firmware version number, keeping the iPadOS version number unchanged.

Below is a translated post from a Reddit user:

"I own an M4 chip-based iPad Pro and attempted to update my iPad twice today. First, I installed iPadOS 17 without any issues, then immediately tried updating to iPadOS 18.

At some point during the update, my iPad shut off and wouldn't turn back on. I wasn't around during the update, so I'm unclear about when or what exactly went wrong.

I tried all reset options to no avail and had to take it to an Apple store. The staff confirmed my iPad was completely bricked and needed to be sent to an Apple service engineer for inspection (I have Apple Care+).

I've been careful with my iPad since purchasing it a few months ago—never exposing it to water or drops, always keeping it in a silicone case. I'm new to the Apple ecosystem, but I've never encountered such a complete bricking during an update with Android or Windows devices. Perhaps the new calculator app is too complex for the M4 chip 😬 (joking)."