My new iPad is stuck updating to iPadOS 18.0.1

This addresses the first problem but leads to the next question- how do I restart and run the full transfer from my existing iPad to my new one? I have a lot of reference manuals to move over

Thanks!

--Ewin

ewinb wrote:

This addresses the first problem but leads to the next question- how do I restart and run the full transfer from my existing iPad to my new one? I have a lot of reference manuals to move over

Thanks!

--Ewin

Now that it’s been updated, erase the new iPad (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad and tap Erase Content and Settings) then configure it again, this time by transferring data with Quick Start.

Some users have encountered a transfer problem if the new iPad updates iPadOS during the transfer.

If this is your case, stop the update and configure your iPad as a new iPad, i.e. without transferring data. This will allow you to update iPadOS.

To stop the update, force restart the iPad:

• Press quickly the volume+ button.
• Press quickly the volume- button.
• Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. It can take up to 20 seconds.

Once the update is done, erase the iPad (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap Erase Content and Settings) then configure it again, this time by transferring data with Quick Start.

Happened to me today. I used my old iPad and it stuck on Software Update.

I eventually switched off the new iPad and restarted, using my iPhone (newer than the old iPad) as the generator for the new iPad which immediately unstuck and went through the update process and installed it.

Thank you for this work around! I spend over 1.5 hours trying to start up and transfer to my new iPad. Your suggestion saved my night.

I would like to add my thank you as well! I had the same problem a few weeks back and this solved it. Thanks much!!