The disconnect between Apple’s hardware and software is due to the company’s use of iOS. Even though the software is great, it has been getting slower and buggier in each new version. This has caused a disconnect between users and the company.
There are a lot of different iPad models out there right now, and it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you. My current iPad Air 2 is able to update to iOS 10, but my older iPad 2 can only be updated to iOS 9 and will probably stay that way for a long time.
- Change the brightness level of your iPad.
- Change the screen resolution.
- Change the type of battery you are using ( Ni-Cad, Alkaline, etc.).
- Use a power cord that is designed for an iPad (iPad Air, iPad mini, etc.).
- Disable Airplane Mode on your device when not in use.
Method 1 – Adjust Auto Brightness
Some people are using their iPads at full brightness all the time, which is not good for the battery.
Secondly, I find that the screen is too bright in a dark room. The brightness slider at the top right should adjust automatically, but I have found that it’s often too bright. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you’ll see the brightness slider at the top right.
Method 2 – Disable Bluetooth & Cellular
If you’re using your iPad with Bluetooth, turn it off to save battery life. If you have a cellular iPad, make sure to keep it disabled unless you’re using cellular exclusively.
If you’re connected to WiFi, it’s still a good idea to turn off the cellular connection. The iPad will constantly try to find the best cellular connection in the background, which will take a toll on the battery.
Method 3 – Turn Off Background App Refresh
Refreshing content in background apps can be helpful if you use them frequently, but can also be a battery drain if you only use them occasionally.
I usually keep my phone’s notifications turned on, but I disable them for the majority of apps.
If you’re using multiple apps and turning off background refresh for some of them, your battery will last longer before needing to be charged. Personally, I’ve found that disabling it completely doesn’t seem to have any negative effects. ..
Method 4 – Reduce Auto Lock Time
I usually turn off my iPad when I’m done using it, but that doesn’t always work for my kids. I’ve seen the iPad lying around somewhere with the screen on and no one around.
The iPad remains on if you are using it actively like while watching a video, regardless of the auto lock time. However, if you do a lot of reading on your iPad, the lower auto-lock setting will probably annoy you because it will dim and then lock the iPad right in the middle of an article. Basically, try to keep it as low as you can without it being inconvenient.
Method 5 – Disable Location Services
If an app uses your location even when the app is not running, you can find the location settings for each app under Privacy – Location Services. You can change these settings to stop the app from using your location if you want.
- Set Location Services to Never or While Using to avoid background location lookup
Some apps are annoying and only give you the option of Never and Always. In these cases, it might be worth trying to find a replacement app that has the third option as well. If you find a replacement app that has the third option, make sure it is better than the original app.
Method 6 – Enable Do Not Disturb
If you have an iPad and use it primarily for work or school, turning off notifications and FaceTime calls can save a lot of battery life. ..
I set my iPad to Manual mode and leave it in Do Not Disturb mode all the time. This allows my iPad to last in Standby mode for weeks on end. Since all the notifications are hidden, the screen doesn’t keep lighting up for each notification, thereby saving a lot of the battery.
Method 7 – Disable Push in Mail
If you have a lot of email accounts setup on your iPad, the constant pushing of email to your iPad will cause your battery to drain much faster. If you already have email setup on your phone or a primary device and the iPad is just a secondary device, I suggest turning off Push for each account and fetching the mail manually at longer intervals. ..
If you want to save battery, set fetch to manually. This way, it’ll only check for mail when you open the mail app.
Method 8 – Check Battery Usage
To see which apps are using the most battery on your device, go to Battery under Settings and look at the list of apps. If you notice any that are using a lot more battery than usual, you should check the settings for that app or remove it altogether. ..
Keeping your iPad up-to-date can help you get better battery life, but it’s not always necessary. If you use your iPad often for watching videos or movies, it may need to be charged more often. ..
