iPad with iOS not iPadOS

My iPad strangely show up iOS18

and the model name says iPhonexs max.

Before this iPad is no cellular model now it shows up eSIM.

sometimes I turn it up for a while it shows up a purple screen and crushes.


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iPad mini 5, iPadOS 18

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 12:44 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2024 12:24 PM

Shows up as iOS 18 where exactly?

Also, where does it say it's an "iPhone XS Max"?

It seems to be cellular model, just with the cell service not active.


If you go to Settings ➜ General ➜ About what does it say about your iPad there?

Also, provide the model number from that same screen.



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