When you own an iPad, you may notice a common problem: the iPad's battery drains faster than expected. You may ask, “Why is my iPad battery draining so fast?” This is usually due to a problem with some settings or apps that are draining the battery too quickly.
Here are some common reasons why the iPad battery drains quickly:
- Battery health (aging)
- Motherboard leakage
- Pencil always sucks to charge/write with pen
- Case magnetization issues, auto screen off erratic/complete, turning off auto lock screen doesn't work
- Apple's battery protection mechanism, iPad temperature too high or too low
- High brightness for long periods of time
- Home screen and lock screen power consumption
Solving iPad Battery Drain Problems
If your iPad is old. First of all, see if the battery is aging problem.
Download Apple support, find the battery related human services and ask them to check the battery health (battery health) online. (Or open Apple's official website using the browser on your iPad, select Technical Support in the top left menu bar ➡️ select iPad ➡️ select Service and Repair ➡️ drop down page to find Communicate with Apple Support, click Get Service ➡️ to start chatting with Apple's official customer service, enter the tested battery capacity and then follow the customer service's prompts to complete the remote battery capacity check)
Assuming the iPad's battery capacity is 90%, you can rule out battery health (aging) issues. Basically, it can be confirmed that the problem is the motherboard leakage, you need to contact the authorized repair store, disassemble the machine instrument detection.
If your iPad is brand new, you just updated your iPadOs, or did a large data dump, the battery drain will be higher than usual. If it's been two or three days and your iPad's battery drain is still high, go to your iPad's Diagnostic Center. Here's how to do it:
- From the Home screen, launch Settings.
- Click Battery and wait for the Battery Usage screen.
- Click Show Detailed Usage and then scan the results for details.
You can view battery usage for the past seven days, broken down by apps, active time and background time. Now you know which apps use a lot of power and which ones use a lot of power. If you use an app a lot and it consumes a significant portion of your power, you'll know to use it less.
Here are 10 effective troubleshooting tips to help you extend the battery life of your iPad
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Turn off background app updates
One of the main reasons for rapid battery drain is apps running in the background. Turning off background app updates can make your phone more power-efficient and smoother!
Solution:
Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Turn off Background App Refresh
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Location services
The software will keep refreshing the location information in the background, resulting in faster power consumption.
Solution:
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services Check which apps are using location services. Apps are using location services. Disable apps that do not need to access location information all the time. If you don't need to access location information all the time, we suggest you turn it off.
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Adjust screen brightness and lock time
A bright display is one of the biggest consumers of power. If your screen brightness is set too high, or if your iPad doesn't auto-lock quickly enough, the battery drains faster.
The solution:
Choose Auto-lock time (for example, 2 minutes) by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-lock.
Reduce the screen brightness by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen or by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Dark mode and adjusting the brightness slider.
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Turn on low battery mode
Reduce the power consumption of your phone by temporarily restricting the use of certain functions, such as background application refreshing, automatic downloads, etc., to make your phone more energy-efficient
Solution:
Go to Settings > Battery > Low battery mode.
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Turn off push notifications
Frequent app notifications and alerts can affect battery life. When apps push notifications, iPad lights up and consumes power.
Solution:
Go to Settings > Notifications to view notifications. Disable or limit notifications from unnecessary apps.
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Widgets and Dynamic Wallpaper
Widgets and dynamic wallpapers on the home screen make the iPad more informative, but they consume a lot of power.
The solution:
Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Choose new wallpaper, try to choose simple or static wallpaper, and minimize the use of widgets on the home screen.
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Too many open apps
Having too many apps open at the same time can drain your iPad's resources and cause the battery to drain faster.
The solution:
Double-tap the Home button or swipe up from the bottom to see your open apps. Swipe up to close infrequently used apps.
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Poor Wi-Fi or Cellular Signal
When iPad has a poor Wi-Fi or cellular signal, it uses more power to stay connected.
The solution:
Save battery power by connecting on a network with a stronger signal or using Airplane Mode in areas with a weaker signal.
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Software updates and bugs
Software malfunctions or bugs can cause the battery to run down. apple regularly releases updates to fix these issues, so it's important to keep your device up to date.
Solution:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update to update to the latest version of iOS.
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Battery health and age
If you have an older device, the battery charges slowly and several times a day. The battery may be nearing the end of its life.
The solution:
Contact Apple Support or replace the battery at an authorized repair store.
Proper Charging
- Avoid charging or using your phone in hot environments, which may damage the battery capacity.
- Charge the battery in a timely manner when it reaches 30%-40% or less. Don't often start charging when it's below 20%; charge it to about 80%.
- Once a month cycle complete charging, that is, the power is less than 20% to start charging, a one-time full to 100%.
- When the power display is full, continue to charge for 15-30 minutes, try not to continuously charge for more than ten hours.
- Try to remove the iPad case when charging to help iPad dissipate heat better.
- Try to use the original charger or a certified charger to charge..
Maximize iPad battery life
Using your iPad is bound to drain the battery, but you're never caught off guard by an unexpected battery drain - especially when you need it most. Fortunately, there are simple ways to extend your iPad's battery life and make the most of every charge.
One of the common external causes of rapid iPad battery drain is case magnetic attraction issues, resulting in erratic/complete auto screen off and no effect in turning off the auto lock screen.
The auto sleep/wake feature of the SEYMAC iPad case helps conserve iPad's battery power.
When you close the case, the built-in magnet automatically puts your iPad in sleep mode, turning off the screen and pausing background activities. This helps conserve battery power when your iPad is idle.SEYMAC iPad cases have a small magnetic tab on the right side of the case that keeps it closed.
Opening the case instantly wakes the device so you can get back to using it without having to manually adjust settings. This seamless integration ensures your iPad doesn't draw unnecessary power when not in use, helping you make the most of every charge.
If you're having problems with your iPad battery draining too quickly, follow these tips to troubleshoot and optimize your device to maximize your iPad's battery life.
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