Introduction
Your iPad is an essential device that is used on a daily basis. It has become an extension of our lives, helping us to stay connected with others, work, entertain ourselves and much more. For a smooth user experience, it is important to keep an eye on the device’s battery health.
This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to check battery health on your iPad. We will offer tips on how to interpret the readings, troubleshoot issues, highlight new features that Apple recently added, and compare battery health checks on the iPad with those of other popular Apple products.
Step-by-Step Guide
To check your iPad’s battery health, you must first access the Battery Health feature. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Settings app on your iPad.
- Tap Battery.
- Tap Battery Health.
Once you tap Battery Health, you will see information regarding your iPad’s battery health. Here’s how to interpret the readings:
The maximum capacity percentage indicates the maximum charge that your iPad can hold compared to when it was brand new. For example, if the maximum capacity percentage is at 90%, it means that your iPad can currently only hold 90% as much charge as it could when it was brand new. A lower maximum capacity percentage indicates that your battery has aged and may need replacing.
If your iPad’s battery health is poor, the Peak Performance Capability section will indicate that your device may be experiencing unexpected shutdowns due to the battery’s inability to handle power demands. The only solution is to have your battery replaced.
To help maintain a healthy battery, avoid exposing your device to extreme temperatures, installing software updates when available, and using the correct charger for your device.
Infographics
To help you better understand how to check your iPad’s battery health, we have created easy-to-understand infographics that illustrate the steps. Each step is labeled, and the explanations are clear and concise to avoid any confusion.
Video Tutorial
For those who prefer visual guidance, we have created a tutorial video that demonstrates how to check battery health on an iPad. The video highlights key areas that may be difficult to understand with written guidance alone.
Troubleshooting
There are common battery-related issues that iPad users face. These include battery drain, a battery that won’t charge, or slow charging time. Checking your iPad’s battery health is important because it helps you identify these issues and prolong the life of your battery.
Before getting a replacement battery, try some of the following tips:
- Close background apps that you are not actively using.
- Decrease the brightness level of your display.
- Disable location services for apps that don’t need them.
- Disable push email.
- Turn on Low Power Mode
New Features
Apple recently added new features that make checking battery health on an iPad more informative. To access the new features, you must have iOS 11.3 or later installed. Here’s how to access them:
- Go to the Settings app on your iPad.
- Tap Battery.
- Tap Battery Health.
- Below the Maximum Capacity percentage, you’ll find a section labelled Peak Performance Capability.
With the new features, you will not only know if your battery is healthy or not but also whether it’s affecting your device’s performance. If your iPad’s performance is reduced, you may have the option to turn off Performance Management to restore its original performance. However, doing so may lead to unexpected shutdowns, and Apple does not recommend it.
Comparison
iPads, iPhones, and Macs all run on batteries and have different ways to check battery health. iPhones have an exclusive Battery Health feature that shows similar information to the iPad. Macs have Battery Health as well, displayed in the About This Mac system preferences. The following are the similarities and differences between the battery health checks of iPads and iPhones:
- Both devices show a measurement of Maximum Capacity.
- iPhones include a feature called Peak Performance Capability, which iPads only recently added.
- iPad display readings comparing the battery’s health to when it was brand new, while iPhone compares it to the time when battery performance was optimized.
The differences between battery health checks between devices can impact the battery’s lifespan in different ways. As such, it’s essential to understand how each device measures its battery health.
Conclusion
As you have learned throughout this article, monitoring your iPad’s battery health is critical to maintaining a smooth user experience. By following the steps outlined above and understanding each aspect of the battery health report, you can prolong your device’s battery life and avoid unexpected shutdowns.
If your iPad’s battery health is poor and you are experiencing performance issues, the only solution may be to have your battery replaced.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Check your iPad’s battery health regularly and perform the necessary maintenance to keep it running smoothly.