Apple has halted the distribution of iPadOS 18 to models of the iPad Pro equipped with the M4 chip, after users reported the update was bricking their tablets.

Apple today began selling certified refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air models through its online store in the U.S. for the first time.

The company told CNET the issue is affecting iPad Pro models with Apple's newer M4 processor. "We have temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models as we work to resolve an issue that is impacting a small number of devices," Apple said in a statement.

Apple has withdrawn its new iPad operating system for various models after reports of crashes during installation attempts.

In response to the iPadOS 18 bug, Apple has advised its technicians to try a force reset on affected iPads before considering device replacement. However, the company has not yet disclosed when a permanent fix will be available. Users who have not updated their M4 iPads are recommended to continue using iPadOS 17 for now.

Apple has pulled iPadOS 18 for the M4 iPad Pro after dozens of users began reporting that the update was bricking their tablets.

Apple has stopped signing the iPadOS 18 update for the M4 iPad Pro, after some users reported that the update bricked their devices.

We have temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models as we work to resolve an issue that is impacting a small number of devices," Apple told Engadget.