why is ipados 18 not available?

Apple has temporarily withdrawn the iPadOS 18 upgrade for iPad Pro M4. In some circumstances, the upgrade causes the iPad to fail and become unresponsive - a.k.a., is "bricked" and is unrecoverable.

As soon as Apple have resolved the issue for the iPad Pro M4 update, the update will be again be available. At this time, iPadOS 17.7 remains the only available update for your iPad Pro.

The iPadOS 18 update remains available for all other compatible models of iPad.

https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/17/ipados-18-m4-ipad-pro-bricked/

Contributors here are all end-users, just like you. Other than information published by Apple, nobody here has any insight into Apple’s product release schedule.

That said, given that a problem has been identified with the latest release of iPadOS, with Apple's flagship iPad, it is perhaps reasonable to assume that fixing the issue will be high on Apple's list of priorities...

Scottstreet wrote:

the problem is i cant access the iPad. everytime i try to open it, it just crashes. it goes down for approximately 5 minutes, and then it opens up and again, i try to open it then it crashes. It’s like a loop.

I tried connecting it to several computers and my sister’s macbook and they can’t recognize that there’s an iPad connected. I don’t know what else to do. Can i please give you my info and can you do something about it?

In your situation, you may need to use a Windows PC or Mac computer to restore your iPad to iPadOS 18.0.1.

To do so, you will need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed - or the more recent Apple Devices App) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

Apple Devices App (Windows PC):

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k?hl=en-ms&gl=MS

(*) If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

If your iPad isn’t recognised when connected, try using a different USB port; if your computer has both USB-C and USB Type-A ports, try a Type-A port. Otherwise, this support page should help with troubleshooting connection difficulties:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

The iPadOS 18.0.1 update has been released today - hopefully for all compatible models of iPad - including M4.

The update should be available to all over coming hours as the update rolls-out to Apple's regional servers.

My iPad Pro just crashed on me. I have updated the iPadOS 18 earlier and the problem just occured. Is there a way you can fix it please? The whole system is down and i went to several places to fix it and they said it’s unfixable?? the iPad is useless now :(

the problem is i cant access the iPad. everytime i try to open it, it just crashes. it goes down for approximately 5 minutes, and then it opens up and again, i try to open it then it crashes. It’s like a loop.

I tried connecting it to several computers and my sister’s macbook and they can’t recognize that there’s an iPad connected. I don’t know what else to do. Can i please give you my info and can you do something about it?