iPad Pro setup stuck on update

its m4 11in ibought a new iPad Pro today and it starts the setup with my older iPad but wants to install an update first. It downloads but does not install. I've restarted it a couple of times but it gets stuck in the same spot. help



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Posted on Dec 13, 2024 10:20 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2024 2:47 PM

There is a known issue - sometimes encountered when setting-up a new (unused) iPad and updating to iPadOS 18.x. You will need to interrupt the stalled process with a forced-restart:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




After restarting the iPad, allow the new iPad to complete initial setup and software update without attempting to transfer data, or restoring a backup, to the new device. Instead, simply set-up using your AppleID (now known as your Apple Account).


When the update process has completed, reset the iPad - and THEN perform the transfer/restore if required:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings

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Dec 13, 2024 2:47 PM in response to gipsysd

There is a known issue - sometimes encountered when setting-up a new (unused) iPad and updating to iPadOS 18.x. You will need to interrupt the stalled process with a forced-restart:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




After restarting the iPad, allow the new iPad to complete initial setup and software update without attempting to transfer data, or restoring a backup, to the new device. Instead, simply set-up using your AppleID (now known as your Apple Account).


When the update process has completed, reset the iPad - and THEN perform the transfer/restore if required:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings

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