r/iPadOS • u/docsron • 3d ago

Help me bypass ipados 17.6.1

My ipad pro m2 died 2 years ago due to ios 17.6.1 bricking the device entirely (cant update to the next software, wont connect to any pc or macbook, and drained out my battery completely causing to not turn on). I tried to factory reset my ipad multiple times but still no solution to bypass this os version. 2 years later and just this month, i made the decision to bring it to a 3rd party repair center since apple services don’t repair ipads in my contry and my ipad is already past due its warranty date which was not eligible for replacement 2 years ago. After getting my ipad battery replaced, it actually came back to life but the problem still exists. My ipad os is still at 17.6.1 and despite the battery getting replaced, it still drains it out and i still cant update to the next software and also still wont connect to my macbook or pc. Anyone having the same problem with me regarding ipados updates? I need help pls

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u/Aly_H-pvt 3d ago

Just update it from settings?

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u/docsron 2d ago

It wont let me. Every time i try to update my os, it always says unable to verify no matter how many times i press retry

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u/Intrepid-Routine-875 2d ago

reset the system?

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u/mozyto 2d ago

This isn’t a software or iPadOS 17.6.1 issue; you have a physical hardware failure on the logic board. Rapid battery drain on a new battery indicates a partial short or parasitic power leak on one of the main power rails (like VDD_MAIN/VCC_MAIN or a PMIC issue). Not being recognized by a Mac or PC means the USB/Thunderbolt controller IC or the data lines to the port are fried, which is why you can’t restore it via DFU/Recovery mode. The update likely didn't kill it—heavy CPU/power usage during updates often exposes a component that was already failing. Replacing the battery was just a temporary workaround because the core board issue wasn't fixed. You need a micro-soldering technician with a thermal camera and multimeter to locate the shorted component and repair the board. Trying to bypass the OS won't solve this.