Apps are glitching on my iPad 9th gen after iPadOS 18.4.1 update

I’m experiencing issues with both the Google Photos and the Gmail apps, as in I can no longer access either from my homepage. It started around 9:30am on Wednesday April 16th (12:30pm eastern daylight time). Later that same day, my iPad updated to IOS 18.4.1 - was there something in that particular update package that is incompatible with Google? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you!



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Posted on Apr 18, 2025 5:16 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2025 3:36 AM

Ensure that you have updated your Google Apps to the most recent versions - as most Google Apps have been updated in recent days. If necessary, delete the Apps that are not working as expected - then perform a forced restart of your iPad prior to re-installing the affected Apps from the App Store.


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.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.


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Apr 19, 2025 3:36 AM in response to 13Kel13

Ensure that you have updated your Google Apps to the most recent versions - as most Google Apps have been updated in recent days. If necessary, delete the Apps that are not working as expected - then perform a forced restart of your iPad prior to re-installing the affected Apps from the App Store.


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.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.


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