Similar to any other mobile device you use, your iPad relies on a battery to operate and run. While an iPad is built with a bigger battery intended to last longer than that of an iPhone, you may find that your battery drains quickly, or you cannot get through the day on a single charge. If you have noticed this issue with your iPad, you can troubleshoot it at home to help extend its life and your happiness.
Checking Your iPad’s Battery Life
If you have ever used an iPhone, you probably know that there is a function on the phone called “battery health” which allows you to check your phone’s battery quickly and conveniently. While this feature is easy to access on the iPhone, the iPad’s battery health feature can be a bit trickier to access and thus many people do not know where to look.
With the iPad, you will need to install a third-party app to keep tabs on your overall battery health. The recommended app to use is iMazing.
Here’s how to do it:
First, download and install iMazing on your Windows or Mac computer. The app itself is free but a premium version that you can purchase is available.
Next, once the installation has been completed, the application should start running automatically. You may need to click through the account setup windows and continue your trial to access the app.
When ready, you will want to connect your iPad device to your computer, and this can be done utilizing a USB cable. If you have never done this before, you will want to make sure that you click “trust” on your device to ensure the computer can connect.
On the left-hand side, you will need to make sure your iPad is selected as the current device and then locate the “battery” icon and click it. A window will pop up that continues information about your iPad’s current battery health and life.
Troubleshooting Problems with Your iPad Battery
Now that you know how to check your iPad battery, now it is time to learn some helpful troubleshooting steps to take should you run into issues with the battery such as it not charging or draining too quickly.
Restart your iPad. This is one of the easiest and quickest fixes in most cases. Simply turn your iPad off and then turn it back on. Software glitches can often cause issues with the battery and a quick restart can solve the problem.
Limit your apps that run. Some apps use a lot of power and can quickly drain your battery, especially running in the background. To see what apps are running and turn them off, navigate to the battery settings in iMazing and adjust them as necessary.
Reduce the brightness of your screen. While you may not know it, a bright screen can drain your battery. To reduce the screen brightness, simply drag down the top right area of the iPad to access the control panel and adjust the brightness using the slider.
Disable your location services. If you have location services turned on, you may notice that your battery drains quickly, and this is due to apps identifying your location as you move about. To save your battery, you should disable the location services or at minimum, switch them to only while the app is in use. To disable them, simply navigate to the settings menu and click privacy. From there, click on location services and disable them accordingly.
Replacement May Be the Answer
If you have tried to troubleshoot your iPad battery with no luck, then it may simply be time for you to get a new battery for the iPad. Unfortunately, batteries do not last the lifetime of the device due to many different factors. If you have noticed that your iPad’s battery is draining quickly, is swollen, or will not hold a charge, don’t hesitate to contact iPad Repair NYC. We specialize in battery replacement and iPad repairs in NYC and can have yours replaced, in most cases, the same day.