iPadOS 18 causing major issues for some iPad Pro M4 users.

M4 iPad Pro devices pull back iPadOS 18 due to issues.

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Reports have been made of an iPadOS 18 that bricks M4 iPad Pro devices.

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Devices are reported by the users to be turning off but will not turn back on.

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Some M4 iPad Pro users experienced no problems while updating.

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Apple has confirmed a temporary hold on the iPadOS 18 update.

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Apple is trying to resolve an issue affecting some devices.

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Whether or not any of the affected iPads can be repaired using software update remains unclear.

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M4 iPad Pro owners can't update to iPadOS 18 for now.

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