Numerous clients have encountered their iPads becoming unusable, or “bricked,” following the installation of the newly released iPadOS 18 update, which went live for the general public on Monday. Following the recall of replacement iPads for affected models, Apple has commenced a repair program.
When attempting to activate their newly purchased M4 iPad Pro, users are met with a frustrating and unexplained issue: the device simply won’t turn on. Despite the sleek new design and impressive specs, this seemingly minor problem has left many scratching their heads.
According to a confidential company memo obtained by , Apple Corporation has officially recognized and addressed the bug affecting various fashion apps following their updates to iPadOS 18. Apple revealed that a limited number of customers experienced an issue with their iPads failing to boot up, impacting a small proportion of users.
The corporation advises technicians to execute a drive reset on the client’s iPad prior to requesting a replacement device. While Apple works on repairing its offering, details on a publicly available timeline remain scarce. For now, individuals who have not updated their iPads should continue using iPadOS 17.
The issue doesn’t seem to impact various iPad models, as the replacement program remains available for unaffected devices.
After installing iPadOS 18, some users reported that their iPads ceased functioning altogether? One customer reported that their iPad shut down during a software replacement process, refusing to turn back on. You cannot restore the iPad operating system using a computer.
“A customer’s iPad was left bricked after installing an update, prompting them to seek assistance at an Apple Retailer. The store confirmed the device’s irreparable state, but told the user that it would need to be shipped to engineers for analysis before a replacement could be issued, despite their Apple Care coverage.”
iPadOS 14 introduces a fresh Home Screen experience, now featuring customizable icons. The update brings with it notable enhancements, including Math Notes, a refined Handwriting experience with Good Script, the continuation of seamless audio transcription, a pioneering Calculator app for iPad, and the introduction of Recreation Mode.
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