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'''iPadOS 18''' is the [[iPadOS version history|sixth and current major release]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s [[iPadOS]] operating system for the [[iPad]]. It was revealed at the 2024 [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christoffel |first=Ryan |date=June 5, 2024 |title=When will iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and macOS 15 be released? |url=https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/05/when-will-ipados-18-visionos-2-and-macos-15-be-released/ |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US}}</ref> It is the direct successor to [[iPadOS 17]] and was announced alongside [[iOS 18]], [[macOS Sequoia]], [[visionOS 2]], [[watchOS 11]], and [[tvOS 18]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |last2= |first2= |date=16 September 2024 |title=iOS 18 release: everything you need to know about Apple’s big updates |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/sep/16/ios-18-release-apple-updates-ipados-18-macos-sequoia |access-date=18 November 2024 |work=The Guardian |language= |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
'''iPadOS 18'''<ref name=":3" /> is the [[iPadOS version history|sixth and current major release]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]'s [[iPadOS]] operating system for the [[iPad]]. It was revealed at the 2024 [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christoffel |first=Ryan |date=June 5, 2024 |title=When will iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and macOS 15 be released? |url=https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/05/when-will-ipados-18-visionos-2-and-macos-15-be-released/ |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US}}</ref> It is the direct successor to [[iPadOS 17]] and was announced alongside [[iOS 18]], [[macOS Sequoia]], [[visionOS 2]], [[watchOS 11]], and [[tvOS 18]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |last2= |first2= |date=16 September 2024 |title=iOS 18 release: everything you need to know about Apple’s big updates |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/sep/16/ios-18-release-apple-updates-ipados-18-macos-sequoia |access-date=18 November 2024 |work=The Guardian |language= |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


iPadOS 18 is the first version of iPadOS to include [[Calculator (Apple)|Apple's Calculator application]], as well as [[Apple Intelligence]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPadOS 18 introduces powerful intelligence features and apps for Apple Pencil |url=https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/ipados-18-introduces-powerful-intelligence-features-and-apps-for-apple-pencil/ |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=Apple Newsroom (Canada) |language=en-CA}}</ref>
iPadOS 18 is the first version of iPadOS to include [[Calculator (Apple)|Apple's Calculator application]], as well as [[Apple Intelligence]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPadOS 18 introduces powerful intelligence features and apps for Apple Pencil |url=https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/ipados-18-introduces-powerful-intelligence-features-and-apps-for-apple-pencil/ |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=Apple Newsroom (Canada) |language=en-CA}}</ref>
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== Issues ==
== Issues ==
=== iPad Pro (M4) bricking issues ===
=== iPad Pro (M4) bricking issues<ref name=":1" /> ===
Many users trying to install iPadOS 18.0 on [[iPad Pro (7th generation)|iPad Pro devices with the M4 chip]] reported power issues during the update process, causing the iPad to become bricked. iPads with [[Apple M4|M4 chips]] would power off during the update, and would damage the device. Apple pulled the update and blocked installation and restoration to iPadOS 18.0 on M4 iPad Pros. <ref> {{Cite web |date=September 18, 2024 |title= iPadOS 18 pulled for M4 iPad Pro as users complain about bricked devices| url=https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/17/ipados-18-m4-ipad-pro-bricked/ |website=9to5Mac}}</ref> On October 3, 2024, Apple released iPadOS 18.0.1, which allowed iPad Pro with M4 chips to update to iPadOS 18 without potential bricking issues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-03 |title=iPadOS 18.0.1 Now Available for M4 iPad Pro Models After Pulled Update |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-ipados-18-0-1-m4-ipad-pro/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=MacRumors |language=en}}</ref>
Many users trying to install iPadOS 18.0 on [[iPad Pro (7th generation)|iPad Pro devices with the M4 chip]] reported power issues during the update process, causing the iPad to become [[Brick (electronics)|bricked]]. iPads with [[Apple M4|M4 chips]] would power off during the update, and would damage the device. Apple pulled the update and blocked installation and restoration to iPadOS 18.0 on M4 iPad Pros. <ref name=":1"> {{Cite web |date=September 18, 2024 |title= iPadOS 18 pulled for M4 iPad Pro as users complain about bricked devices| url=https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/17/ipados-18-m4-ipad-pro-bricked/ |website=9to5Mac}}</ref> On October 3, 2024, Apple released iPadOS 18.0.1, which allowed iPad Pro with M4 chips to update to iPadOS 18 without potential bricking issues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-03 |title=iPadOS 18.0.1 Now Available for M4 iPad Pro Models After Pulled Update |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/03/apple-ipados-18-0-1-m4-ipad-pro/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=MacRumors |language=en}}</ref>


== Supported devices ==
== Supported devices ==
iPadOS 18 drops support for the 2nd generation iPad Pro (2017, 12.9 and 10.5 inch) and the 6th generation iPad (2018), which include A10X and A10 chips, respectively. However, iPadOS 18 continues to support the 7th generation iPad, which also includes an A10 chip.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPadOS 18 Preview |url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-18-preview/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Apple |language=en-US}}</ref> This marks the first time Apple has dropped support for an iPad while retaining support for another model featuring the same or a more powerful system-on-a-chip. The operating system also drops support for all iPads that use the original 9.7-inch display size.
iPadOS 18 drops support for the 2nd generation iPad Pro (2017, 12.9 and 10.5 inch) and the 6th generation iPad (2018), which include A10X and A10 chips, respectively. However, iPadOS 18 continues to support the 7th generation iPad, which also includes an A10 chip.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=iPadOS 18 Preview |url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-18-preview/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Apple |language=en-US}}</ref> This marks the first time Apple has dropped support for an iPad while retaining support for another model featuring the same or a more powerful system-on-a-chip. The operating system also drops support for all iPads that use the original 9.7-inch display size.


The 7th generation iPad is the only supported iPad without Apple [[Neural Engine]], while the 3rd generation iPad Air is the only supported iPad with a 10.5-inch display.
The 7th generation iPad is the only supported iPad without Apple [[Neural Engine]], while the 3rd generation iPad Air is the only supported iPad with a 10.5-inch display.
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* [[IPad Pro (7th generation)|iPad Pro 13-inch (7th generation) (M4)]]
* [[IPad Pro (7th generation)|iPad Pro 13-inch (7th generation) (M4)]]


== Release history ==
==Release history<ref name=":2" /> ==
{{Further information|iPadOS version history#iPadOS 18}}

The first developer beta of iPadOS 18 was released on June 10, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Clover |first=Juli |date=June 10, 2024 |title=Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-first-developer-betas-new-software/ |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=[[MacRumors]]}}</ref><!-- NOTE: Do not place release notes in this table, see [[WP:NOTCHANGELOG]]. Changes should be detailed above in the article's prose, and should be backed up by reliable sources, not Apple's release notes. -->
The first developer beta of iPadOS 18 was released on June 10, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Clover |first=Juli |date=June 10, 2024 |title=Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/10/apple-first-developer-betas-new-software/ |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=[[MacRumors]]}}</ref><!-- NOTE: Do not place release notes in this table, see [[WP:NOTCHANGELOG]]. Changes should be detailed above in the article's prose, and should be backed up by reliable sources, not Apple's release notes. -->
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|September 16, 2024
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|[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18-release-notes iOS & iPadOS 18.0 Developer Documentation]
[https://support.apple.com/en-us/121162 iPadOS 18.0 Release Notes]

[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/121250 iOS & iPadOS 18.0 Security Content]
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|October 23, 2024
|October 23, 2024
|Initial release for [[iPad Mini (7th generation)]]
|Initial release for [[iPad Mini (7th generation)]]
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[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18-release-notes iPadOS 18.0 Release notes]
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!style="background:#FFDEAD;" rowspan=2 |18.0.1
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|October 3, 2024
|October 3, 2024
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|(No release notes)
[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/121373 iOS & iPadOS 18.0.1 Security Content]
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|October 22, 2024
|October 22, 2024
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|[[iPad Mini (7th generation)]] only
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!style="background:#FFDEAD;" |18.1
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|October 28, 2024
|October 28, 2024
|[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_1-release-notes iPadOS 18.1 Release notes]
|[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_1-release-notes iOS & iPadOS 18.1 Developer Documentation]
[https://support.apple.com/en-us/121162 iPadOS 18.1 Release Notes]

[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/121563 iOS & iPadOS 18.1 Security Content]
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!style="background:#FFDEAD;" |18.1.1
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|22B91
|November 19, 2024
|November 19, 2024
|[https://support.apple.com/en-us/121162 iPadOS 18.1.1 Release Notes]
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[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/121752 iOS & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Content]
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|22C152
|December 11, 2024
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|[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_2-release-notes iOS & iPadOS 18.2 Developer Documentation]
[https://support.apple.com/en-us/121162 iPadOS 18.2 Release Notes]

[https://support.apple.com/en-gb/121837 iOS & iPadOS 18.2 Security Content]
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|January 6, 2025
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|[https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_3-release-notes iOS & iPadOS 18.3 Developer Beta 2 Developer Documentation]
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|December 18, 2024
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iPadOS 18
Version of the iPadOS operating system
iPadOS 18 home screen in Dark Mode
DeveloperApple
OS familyiPadOS
Source modelClosed with open-source components
Initial releaseSeptember 16, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-09-16)
Latest release18.2.1[1] (January 6, 2025; 3 days ago (2025-01-06)) [±]
Latest preview18.3 beta[2] (December 16, 2024; 24 days ago (2024-12-16)) [±]
Marketing targetiPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro
Update methodOTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder
Preceded byiPadOS 17
Official websitewww.apple.com/ipados/ipados-18/
TaglineTotally. Rewrites. Rules.
Support status
Supported, Drops support for the 2nd generation iPad Pro (2017, 12.9 and 10.5 inch) and the 6th generation iPad (2018)
Articles in the series
iOS 18 (derivative for iPhone)

iPadOS 18[3] is the sixth and current major release of Apple's iPadOS operating system for the iPad. It was revealed at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).[4] It is the direct successor to iPadOS 17 and was announced alongside iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18.[5]

iPadOS 18 is the first version of iPadOS to include Apple's Calculator application, as well as Apple Intelligence.[6]

System features

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Stage manager

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Stage manager is a new window management feature on the iPad. Full screen app windows may be resized to any predetermined size by dragging the app's corner markers.[7] Calculator, for example, may be resized to a smaller window having iPhone's tall aspect ratios.

Home screen

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iPadOS 18 features many of the new home screen customization features introduced in iOS 18 such as icon tinting, dark themed icons, and the ability to move icons anywhere.

Calculator

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Main article: Calculator (Apple)

iPadOS 18’s Calculator introduces Math Notes, a new feature that allows users to perform and track calculations on separate sheets, solve mathematical equations, and plot functions on graphs. With integrated handwriting recognition, Math Notes automatically evaluates user input and displays the results in their own handwriting. The redesigned Calculator app, now shared between iOS and iPadOS, marks the first time an official calculator has been available for iPad.[8]

Control Center

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Similarly to iOS 18, the Control Center is now more customizable with resizable buttons, shortcuts, and functions.

Locking/hiding applications

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In iPadOS 18, applications that are visible to the user can be locked, or hidden. Locked apps require passcode/biometric authentication to run. Hidden apps are moved to a designated 'Hidden' folder in the App Library; accessing that folder requires passcode/biometric authentication.[9]

Issues

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iPad Pro (M4) bricking issues[10]

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Many users trying to install iPadOS 18.0 on iPad Pro devices with the M4 chip reported power issues during the update process, causing the iPad to become bricked. iPads with M4 chips would power off during the update, and would damage the device. Apple pulled the update and blocked installation and restoration to iPadOS 18.0 on M4 iPad Pros. [10] On October 3, 2024, Apple released iPadOS 18.0.1, which allowed iPad Pro with M4 chips to update to iPadOS 18 without potential bricking issues.[11]

Supported devices

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iPadOS 18 drops support for the 2nd generation iPad Pro (2017, 12.9 and 10.5 inch) and the 6th generation iPad (2018), which include A10X and A10 chips, respectively. However, iPadOS 18 continues to support the 7th generation iPad, which also includes an A10 chip.[3] This marks the first time Apple has dropped support for an iPad while retaining support for another model featuring the same or a more powerful system-on-a-chip. The operating system also drops support for all iPads that use the original 9.7-inch display size.

The 7th generation iPad is the only supported iPad without Apple Neural Engine, while the 3rd generation iPad Air is the only supported iPad with a 10.5-inch display.

The new Apple Intelligence functions require iPads with an A17 Pro SoC, or M1 SoC or later, which are only available on the iPad Pro (5th generation and later), iPad Air (5th generation and later) and iPad Mini (7th generation or later).[12]

iPads with an A14 Bionic SoC and A15 Bionic SoC have partial support. iPads with an A12 Bionic SoC and A13 Bionic SoC have limited support.

The following models are supported:[12]

Release history[13]

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The first developer beta of iPadOS 18 was released on June 10, 2024.[14]

Previous release Current release Current beta release Security response
iPadOS 18 releases[13]
Version Build Release date Release notes
18.0 22A3354 September 16, 2024 iOS & iPadOS 18.0 Developer Documentation

iPadOS 18.0 Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 18.0 Security Content

22A8350 October 23, 2024 Initial release for iPad Mini (7th generation)
18.0.1 22A3370 October 3, 2024 iPadOS 18.0.1 Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 18.0.1 Security Content

22A8380 October 22, 2024 iPad Mini (7th generation) only
18.1 22B83 October 28, 2024 iOS & iPadOS 18.1 Developer Documentation

iPadOS 18.1 Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 18.1 Security Content

18.1.1 22B91 November 19, 2024 iPadOS 18.1.1 Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Content

18.2 22C152 December 11, 2024 iOS & iPadOS 18.2 Developer Documentation

iPadOS 18.2 Release Notes

iOS & iPadOS 18.2 Security Content

18.2.1 22C161 January 6, 2025
18.3 Developer Beta 2 22D5040d January 6, 2025 iOS & iPadOS 18.3 Developer Beta 2 Developer Documentation
18.3 Public Beta 1 22D5034e December 18, 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Clover, Juli (January 6, 2025). "Apple Releases iOS 18.2.1 With Bug Fixes". MacRumors. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  2. ^ Clover, Juli (December 16, 2024). "Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3". MacRumors. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "iPadOS 18 Preview". Apple. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Christoffel, Ryan (June 5, 2024). "When will iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and macOS 15 be released?". 9to5Mac. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Gibbs, Samuel (September 16, 2024). "iOS 18 release: everything you need to know about Apple's big updates". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "iPadOS 18 introduces powerful intelligence features and apps for Apple Pencil". Apple Newsroom (Canada). Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Move, resize, and organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad". Apple Support. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Solve math with Math Notes in Calculator on iPhone". Apple Support. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Clover, Juli (June 10, 2024). "iOS 18 Lets You Lock and Hide Your Apps for Added Privacy". MacRumors.
  10. ^ a b "iPadOS 18 pulled for M4 iPad Pro as users complain about bricked devices". 9to5Mac. September 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "iPadOS 18.0.1 Now Available for M4 iPad Pro Models After Pulled Update". MacRumors. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "iPadOS 18". apple.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support.
  14. ^ Clover, Juli (June 10, 2024). "Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2". MacRumors. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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