Okay, so you pick up your iPad only to notice that it has 15 percent battery life left. Ouch! First, you just charged it about an hour or two ago, and second, you are in the dreaded red zone with about three hours of work left to go. A quickly draining battery is a problem and can leave you not only without a device but frustrated and ready to pull your hair out.

Before you start to wonder if you need a replacement iPad, know that this is a common issue that occurs and is the result of a battery that may be damaged. Here are some things you can do on your own to try to tackle the problem.

How Long Should My iPad Battery Last?

The owner’s manual for the iPad claims that the battery life is about 10 hours, but you likely do not actually get that much time from it, especially if the battery is damaged. There are many factors that influence the drainage rate of your battery from movies to apps and everything in between. With that said, your iPad battery should also not be draining soon after you unplug it from the charger either. If it does, this signals an issue may be present.

Check Your iPad Battery’s Health

Understanding the health of your device’s battery will help you lengthen its life. You should check its health by navigating to the settings section on the iPad. Click on battery and then battery settings. From here, you want to click on show detailed usage and narrow the search to the last seven days.

Once here, you can get a better idea of where all your battery life is going and what applications may be draining it quickly.

Common DIY Fixes for a Draining iPad Battery

Now that you have a better grasp of what is draining your battery, you can try to fix the problem on your own.

Turn Off Background App Refreshing

One of the biggest drainers of battery power is unused apps, especially those pesky ones that continue to run in the background. For example, your email app. Yes, it is quite convenient, but it runs in the background to constantly check for new emails and alert you to them. While this is a helpful app that does the background refreshing, you likely have unimportant apps doing the same. To tackle these, you want to head to your settings section and under the general tab, click on background app refresh. Here, you can disable any apps you need to.

Update the iPad

Updates are important and failing to keep your device up to date can cause issues with the battery. Fortunately, it is easy to check for any recent updates. Simply head over to the settings section and under general, click on software update. This will prompt your phone to check for any updates and you can install them accordingly.

Turn It Off and Back On

Ah, one of the good ole tricks of the trade. A good restart of the device is sometimes all it takes to get it working smoothly again. Simply turn off your iPad and let it sit for a couple of minutes and turn it back on. Hopefully, the new start will have solved the problem for you.

Reset Your Device

Resetting and restarting your device sound similar but they are not the same. Resetting your device means erasing all data on it and restoring it back to factory settings – similarly to when you pulled it out of the box. To do this, you will go to settings and then under general, click reset. You will want to click the option to erase all content and setting and then verify this by clicking on erase iPad.

Make sure that before you reset your iPad, you have saved everything on it, as erasing the data will completely wipe the device and all information stored on it will be lost. You should only use this troubleshooting step as a last resort.

Battery Replacement May Be Needed

Unfortunately, there are times when the battery is damaged and requires you to replace it. If you have tried the above troubleshooting steps with no luck or you notice that your device’s battery is swollen or won’t charge at all, it may be time for you to consider an iPad battery replacement. At I Repair Cracked Screens, we provide you with affordable iPad repair in NYC to get your device running smoothly again. Many of our repairs are done the same day and come with a warranty. Get your battery in check quickly with our help – call today or book your appointment online.

As you already know, your iPad’s keyboard is designed to appear at the bottom of the screen when you click on a text box or need to enter text. When the keyboard is not needed, it disappears from the screen. In addition to this nifty feature, the iPad sports a floating keyboard, which allows users to easily type with one hand and move the keyboard anywhere they want on the screen. Therefore, if you need to see text that is hidden by the keyboard, simply move it to somewhere convenient on the screen. You can also split the floating keyboard into two.

Many people enjoy the convenience and features of the floating keyboard but for those users who do not like it, you can avoid using it by simply switching to the default options in your settings, docking the keyboard, disabling it, or even merging it.

For those of you intrigued by this floating keyboard concept, let’s talk about what it is first. The floating keyboard is a feature on the iPad that takes your default keyboard and turns it into a smaller version of itself. The keyboard then floats over your active applications and you can position it wherever you want on the screen. Besides just moving it into a new position, you can type on it one handed, and you can even split it.

But, what happens when the floating keyboard doesn’t work right? Let’s take a look.

How Can I Fix My Floating iPad Keyboard?

If you have the floating keyboard on your device but you prefer your keyboard to remain the traditional keyboard, there are some things you can do to make this happen.

Drag it into place. You can tap on the floating keyboard and hold onto the bottom of it and drag it down onto the bottom of your iPad screen. Doing this will make it stick in place once your finger is removed from the screen.

Zoom in. If you can see a small keyboard floating around on your screen and you do not want it there, simply pinch and zoom on the keyboard to switch it back to its original size. The zoom function works just as if you were trying to zoom in on a photo. You will want to place two of your fingers on the keyboard and then spread your fingers apart to zoom in.

End the shortcuts. If you plan to use a Bluetooth keyboard or some type of external keyboard with your iPad and you notice that the floating keyboard continues to appear, you may have to adjust your settings. To do this, you should navigate to the settings, click general, and then click on the keyboard and all keyboards. You will then need to turn off the predictive options and shortcuts.

Merge the split keyboard. A split keyboard is not ideal for everyone and if you are frustrated with it, you can merge it together. To do so, tap onto a text field so that both halves appear on your screen. When they do, touch, and hold the keyboard button on the lowest right side of one of the keyboards and click on dock and merge.

Restart your iPad. This fail safe option usually works – simply restart your iPad and see if it corrects the issue you are experiencing with your keyboard.

iPad Repairs in NYC

Sometimes, screen issues can be the true reason why your iPad is not working. From a small hairline crack to an issue with the LCD, you may find that your device is vulnerable and difficult to use. Fortunately, when you need iPad screen repair in NYC, our team is here to help. We replace screens and repair LCD displays in most cases on the same day. Our experienced technicians are here to assist you and offer affordable prices.

Should you be struggling with any other iPad issues, we can diagnose the problem and provide you with a free estimate. If you would like to schedule an appointment, give us a call or book online.

Ever seen a bug crawling and want to know what it is but don’t know how to describe it? Or have you ever noticed a beautiful flower growing on a tree and wanted to identify it? The reverse image is a handy dandy tool that allows you to do just that plus more. In fact, many photographers utilize the tool to make sure that their photographs are not stolen or being used without their permission.

Conducting a reverse image search on your iPad is quick and easy. If you have never used the tool before, this guide will help you. So, if you are out and about and you notice something you want to know the name of, simply grab your iPad, snap a pic, and find out!

How to Use Google Reverse Image Search on Your iPad

When you conduct a reverse image search, you will be presented with a myriad of results from directly related images of the object to similar images and even websites that contain the image. Therefore, if you were to reverse search a cockroach, you would find pictures of the one you search, similar ones, and even a pest control website or two that has a picture of a roach on it. These results are designed to help you identify whatever it is you are looking at and provide you with information about it.

Performing a reverse search is quite simple and only takes a couple of minutes to do.

Image from the Image Search Results

• Open up your Safari or Chrome application on your iPad
• Head to images.google.com and type in an image keyword in the box
• Click on the image that you want and then tap on the Google Lens icon at the top right corner of the screen
• Utilize the onscreen prompts and editor to adjust the location and size of the image you chose and make sure to center the editor on the details you want to search for
• Get your results instantly

Tip: if you are using the Chrome application, you are able to search for images by tapping and holding your finger down on the image itself and waiting for a couple of seconds. A prompt will pop up with additional selection options and you can click on search Google for this image. This feature works for both gifs and images.

Image from Your iPad

• Open up the Google app on your iPad and click on the Google Lens icon located on the search bar to the right
• Take a photo in real-time or upload a previously taken photo from your camera roll (to take a photo, simply click on the camera icon and follow the prompts. To upload a photo, you will need to allow the application to access your photo album)
• Once you have the item you want to search in view on the app, click on the shutter button. You will need to drag the corners of the box and adjust the size of the image and place the detail(s) you want to be searched in the box.
• After you have made the box around the main details you want to search, Google lens will look up the results and provide you with them

Third-Party Options

While using Safari or Google Chrome yields quick results, there are third-party applications that allow you to conduct reverse image searches. Unlike the latter options, third-party applications search more than just the Google database.

iPad Repairs Offered in NYC

Google reverse image is an excellent tool and can help you identify the unknown. But, what if your camera lens is broken or your camera app won’t work when you do find an object you want to know more about? The experts at I Repair Cracked Screens can help! We offer timely and affordable iPad repairs in NYC and are committed to helping keep your device running smoothly. Book an appointment online today or give us a call.