It's no secret that tablets, from iPad to iPad Air and iPad Mini, are renowned for their long battery life (up to 10 hours). But it happens that the iPad battery starts to drain quickly. If the battery is discharged within 8 hours - this is already a cause for concern, if faster, then it's time to look for reasons and take action.
At various times I read several manuals on this topic and they have one thing in common: the authors cannot separate flies from cutlets. They list 150,000 iPad settings that need to be adjusted and there will be happiness. In practice, most of changing these settings is like a "dead poultice" ... Being an inexperienced user, I also wrote a similar guide to action. It seems to me that our new instruction will be more relevant and correct! Plus, it clearly aims to figure out why the iPad's battery is draining quickly.
There may not be many reasons for the fast battery drain on an iPad. I have identified 6 main reasons!
Reason 1 - Battery Death
The most unpleasant thing is that the battery is damaged.
What to do? You should be happy if your warranty period has not expired. This means that you have come across a manufacturing defect and Apple will replace the iPad (contact service centers). If the warranty period has expired, then you must either accept and wait until the battery dies completely, or take it to the service so that you change the battery.
Reason 2 - New version of the iOS operating system
This has happened so often during the lifetime of the iPad that I put this reason in 2nd place. Often, after the release and installation of a new version of iOS, the battery for many users begins to drain faster. This is due, as a rule, to the jambs of the developers, which they fix with the next iOS update. This is a golden time for news sites - they are the first to start hysteria that "Apple is not the same" and report that "the man has gone crazy because the battery life of the iPad is now 8 and a half hours, not 10 hours." If you see such headlines in the latest news, then you are not alone ...
What to do? Nothing - wait for the release of the iOS update, in which everything will most likely be fixed. In the current version of iOS 7.1, there are no problems with fast battery discharge due to Apple developers.
Reason 3 - Active use of 3G or LTE networks
Active use of the cellular module can significantly reduce the operating time of the iPad on a single charge. Active surfing over Wi-Fi networks does not have such a big impact.
What to do? You just need to know that the time "up to 10 o'clock" is indicated for work in a Wi-Fi network, in video and audio playback mode. For the mode of operation via cellular networks, the time is indicated "up to 9 hours". In practice, over cellular networks, the operating time can be reduced to 8 hours. Unplug the cellular module if you do not use it for a long time.
Reason 4 - Geolocation
Incorrectly configured location services can drain your battery quickly. Location services help you determine the approximate location of your device using cellular and GPS points. I had a case when one program using geolocation services, in the background, managed to gobble up 30 percent of the charge in an hour.
Go to Settings-\u003e Privacy-\u003e Geolocation Services... And leave the checkboxes enabled only for those programs that really need this service. This will reduce the likelihood of suffering from crooked developers.
An example of my setup:
You can, of course, turn off the "Geolocation Services" completely, but then you will not be able to use navigation programs, automatically determine your location when photographing in instagram, etc.
Reason 5 - Non-optimal iPad settings
There are many settings for iPad, but changing the vast majority does not affect the battery life of the iPad. I will highlight only 3 settings that can cause a fast discharge:
b) Settings -\u003e General -\u003e Universal Access -\u003e Reduce Motion. I recommend turning on the switch.
c) Settings -\u003e General -\u003e Content Update... Disable Background Content Refresh. Applications that use geolocation in the background are especially dangerous in this sense.
The rest of the settings, in my subjective opinion, have such a negligible effect on the battery that they can be neglected. Not for the same iPad they bought in order to give up many useful functions for a couple of minutes to save battery ?!
Reason 6 - Power Consuming Application
It happens that a particular application can be the main reason for the rapid drain of the iPad battery. Usually these are 3D shooters or games filled with graphic special effects. It's easy to check how gluttonous the game is: look at how many percent of the charge per hour are spent on the game. If 10-11 percent is normal. If more - then the game developers "tried" ...
What to do? Nothing - if you like the game, you will not deny yourself the pleasure. If the game is completely mercilessly destroying the battery charge, then you can write about it in a review in the App Store or by the developers themselves. If the reason for the discharge is a program, then try looking for its analogues: the App Store is huge! :)
Attention! In iOS 8, you can theoretically catch what is draining your battery the most. Go to Settings-\u003e General-\u003e Statistics-\u003e Battery usage and see what is in the top list. This information must be properly analyzed. If there are applications in the top that you use very little, then they are the cause of your troubles.
For readers
One of the most common problems with Apple technology is the situation when the iPad is slowly charging - sometimes a whole night is not enough for the iPad to fully charge the battery.
Battery charge rate can vary for various reasons: tablet battery status, charger and software status, and so on. In some cases, you will be able to fix your device yourself.
Causes of malfunction (external factors)
If the tablet takes a long time to charge or does not turn on for a long time on charging, first try changing something in the standard approach. When it takes an unreasonably long time to charge the tablet, the problem is not a device breakdown, but external factors:
- you charge your tablet from a laptop or computer
- you are not using the original charger, but an unsuitable analog
- you are using a faulty USB cable
- the model of the "charger" does not match the tablet
- the socket does not work correctly
- iPad hasn't been used for a long time
In order for the battery to fully recover quickly again, it is often enough, for example, to change the charger or the outlet.
Causes of malfunction (software)
If your iPad is charging very slowly, the problem might be a software issue. The following are possible settings that negatively affect battery performance:
- battery power is absorbed by high screen brightness. It is enough to lower it for the device to recharge faster. Go to the settings, then to the item "Screen and brightness" and adjust it using a special slider
- iPad does not hold a charge and recharges poorly due to the fact that a new firmware was installed, in this case it would be best to go back to the previous version
- the iPad started to charge very slowly due to the use of numerous resource-intensive applications: Bluetooth, WiFi, notifications, auto-lock. Bluetooth, WiFi and app notifications can be turned off completely, and auto-lock can be set to optimal mode (2 minutes)
There are special tips in the instructions, in case the iPad does not turn on right away when charging or is too slow to fully charge. The manufacturer recommends to proceed as follows:
- make sure the cable is intact
- check if the device is correctly connected to the outlet
- clean the charging port, and then connect it to the outlet more tightly
- hard reboot. To do this, simultaneously for ten seconds (until the Apple logo appears), hold down the sleep / wake and home buttons
Yudu specialist services
If you have followed the recommendations above, but still cannot fix the problem, and your iPad is charging slowly, you should seek professional help. Experienced craftsmen will diagnose, find the cause of the breakdown and fix it. It is possible that it will take a complex one for the device to stop restoring battery charge very slowly.
The specialists registered in Yuda will cope with the work efficiently and in a short time, each of them is a professional in their field. Special tools and original spare parts will be used in the work.
Also, any Yuda performer will find a solution if other problems have appeared with the battery of the Apple tablet:
- the tablet does not turn on for a long time on charging
- the device does not reach full charge, but only up to 70-80 percent of the charge
- the device does not hold a charge or does it very badly and others
If the iPad is slowly charging, stopped turning on while charging, or started to discharge quickly, contact Yuda's specialists, they can effectively fix the breakdown.
Many people think that charging and discharging Apple devices can be done in the same way as other tablets, but this is not the case. This technique is distinguished by the peculiarities of using and caring for it. It's a pity that the owners of "apple" products think about it only when they notice how long the iPad takes to charge.
We have long been accustomed to the fact that a new device needs to be completely discharged and recharged several times in a row. This tactic is good for phones with nickel batteries that have a "memory effect" of the charge point, but not acceptable for lithium batteries that can be recharged at any time. It is recommended to never discharge it below 10%. Thus, you will be able to protect the device's battery from premature failure.
The newer versions of Apple tablets use an improved version of the battery, but some owners have a question about why it takes a long time to charge. With the addition of new functions and an increase in the memory of the gadget, it needs a lot more power than other tablets. It takes several times longer to charge it.
The charging process is lengthened each time, and the active operation time of the gadget is reduced? It is worth contacting an experienced specialist who will conduct high-quality diagnostics and identify the causes of the malfunction.
In our SC you can use the free diagnostics service. It is useless to "guess on the coffee grounds" when your gadget needs urgent repair.
Causes of the problem and how to fix it
Why does iPad charge slowly? The reasons can be different:- using an uncertified charger or USB cable;
- purchase of an inappropriate charging model or cable;
- using an adapter from the "American" input to the "European";
- constant battery discharge, which is highly discouraged;
- prolonged inactivity of the iPad.
The need for qualified support and repair can arise out of the blue. That is why some clients turn to the first service center without even asking the professional reputation of its employees. In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to contact our craftsmen who have a long experience of working with new products made by Apple.
While the iPad Air is the best 10-inch tablet on the market, it also has its drawbacks.
Here we've rounded up all of the most common iPad Air problems and their solutions.
You can find solutions to the problems associated with the new iOS 8 firmware.
Problem: tablet charges slowly
Several iPad Air owners were surprised at how long it takes to fully charge the tablet. Average charging time should be three to four hours, and if your tablet takes longer to charge, you should try the following:
Crutch:
While the phone is charging, try turning on offline mode and not using the device. You can also turn off your tablet completely.
Possible solutions:
- Make sure to use the original cable and charger that came with your iPad Air. Other chargers may have inappropriate voltage limiting the charging rate.
- Use a charger and an outlet, as USB charges your tablet more slowly.
- Make sure the charger connectors are clean.
Problem: Safari Tabs Refresh
Safari's constantly refreshing tabs are an issue that plagues many iPad Air owners. People with two or more Safari tabs open will notice that switching between apps or even between different Safari tabs will refresh all tabs. There are many discussions of this problem on the Internet, and most people agree that this problem is due to a lack of RAM.
Crutch:
- Hold the Sleep / Wake button and the Home button until the iPad restarts.
- You can try using a different browser. Some people prefer Dolphin, Atomic, or Chrome.
- You can improve the situation by going to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset] and deleting all settings, but the problem may reoccur.
- Try not to use many applications and open tabs at the same time.
Bluetooth connectivity issue
Sometimes you may encounter problems connecting to other accessories (such as a keyboard, speaker, or headset) using Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in the settings menu before taking any action.
Possible solutions:
- Remove the paired device from the list of available devices and set up the connection again.
- Try restarting your iPad Air and then try connecting again.
- If possible, try restarting the second device. Also, make sure it is charged.
- Some Bluetooth devices can only have one active connection at a time, so you need to delete existing connections to connect to it.
Problem: no sound
If you find your iPad Air is missing audio, start by checking your volume settings and make sure you don't have headphones plugged in.
Possible solutions:
- Double click on the Home button and close all open applications.
- Try resetting. To do this, simultaneously hold down the Sleep / Wake and Home buttons until the iPad restarts and the Apple logo appears, which will take about 10 seconds.
- Make sure the screen position is not the problem. Go to the [Settings\u003e General] menu and check the "Switch on the side panel" section: there should not be a checkmark next to the "Mute" item.
- Pull up from the bottom of the screen to access Control Center and make sure Silent is turned off. You also need to turn off AirPlay and Bluetooth to make sure your iPad Air is not connected to another device and is not trying to play audio through it.
- Try plugging and unplugging the headphones and cleaning the earphone jack to make sure nothing is stuck there.
- Go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset\u003e Reset All Settings] and check if there is sound after that.
- If none of the above helps, then contact an Apple Service Center.
Problem: the camera won't load or freezes
Some iPad Air owners have already found that their camera refuses to work properly. For some, it does not start, and for others, it often fails.
Possible solutions:
- Double click on the Home button and close the camera and other applications that might be using it. Restart the camera and check if that helped.
- Restart iPad Air.
- Go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Restrictions] and make sure you don't have restrictions on the use of the camera and other applications.
- Go to the [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset] menu, reset all settings and check if that helped.
- Also you can try to do backup and restore. Go to [Settings\u003e iCloud\u003e Storage & Copies] and select Back Up. When the backup is ready, go to the [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset] menu and delete the content and settings. Before restoring data from backup, check if the camera is working.
- If the problem persists with the camera, contact an Apple Service Center - it may be a hardware error.
Problem: the touchscreen is not responding to your actions
Some people are faced with the problem of the iPad Air touchscreen: periodically, either the entire tablet screen or a certain part of it does not respond to user actions, and sometimes iPad Air captures touches that were not there.
Possible solutions:
- Try pressing and holding the Sleep / Wake button until a slider appears on the screen to turn off your tablet. If the touch screen does not work and you cannot turn off the tablet using the slider, then press and hold the Sleep / Wake and Home buttons for 10 seconds to force a restart.
- While iPad Air is off, gently wipe the screen with a damp microfiber cloth.
- Tablet screen protectors can also cause touch screen malfunctions.
- Press the Home button three times, or go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Accessibility] and make sure that you have turned off the speaking function.
- You can backup and restore data using iCloud and [Settings\u003e iCloud\u003e Storage & Backups\u003e Back Up] and [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset\u003e Erase Content & Settings].
- If the problem persists, then you better contact an Apple Service Center.
Problem: screen orientation does not switch
For some people, iPad Air gets stuck in landscape or portrait orientation and doesn't respond to user input.
Possible solutions:
- First of all, make sure your iPad Air's side switch isn't the problem: go to [Settings\u003e General] and under Sidebar Switch, uncheck the “Orientation Lock” checkbox.
- If this is not the problem, try restarting the tablet using the Sleep / Wake and Home buttons (simultaneously hold these buttons until you see the Apple logo on the screen - this will take about 10 seconds).
- Finally, go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset] and select “Reset All Settings” and restart your tablet.
Problem: freezes, malfunctions and restarting the tablet
For some people, iPad Air periodically freezes, and sometimes spontaneously closes all applications and shows a home or black screen; someone's tablet reboots itself. This usually happens in an open application, or when you try to open it; and neither the screen nor the Home button responds to your actions. Many people think that the problem with the tablet is a lack of RAM.
Crutch:
To bring your iPad Air back to life, try restarting it. After that, the tablet should work, but there is a possibility that the problem will reoccur.
Possible solutions:
- Make sure the problem is not due to insufficient memory: go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Statistics] and close any unnecessary applications. Also, remove any apps you no longer use from your tablet.
- Get in the habit of periodically closing all unused applications.
- Try resetting the settings using the [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset\u003e Erase All Settings].
- One of your apps might be causing the problem. To test this hypothesis, you can delete all applications and, after making sure that the tablet no longer freezes, start gradually restoring them. After installing each application, you will need to test your tablet for a while to make sure it doesn't freeze again. To make this process easier, you can back up and then delete your settings and content. Then you can selectively install the applications you want.
- For some people, this issue is related to Bluetooth keyboards and other Bluetooth accessories. You can easily check if this is your case: unplug the accessory for a while and see if the tablet continues to freeze. If the problem is with the connected Bluetooth accessories, then you should contact the manufacturer for a replacement device.
- If your iPad Air continues to freeze and restart after deleting all content and settings, contact your store or supplier for a replacement device.
Problem: recovery takes years or doesn't work at all
When transferring your data to the new iPad Air, you may also have problems. For some people, this process takes too long, for others it stops altogether and offers to start all over again.
Keep in mind - if you transfer a large amount of photos or videos, the recovery process will take a long time anyway.
Possible solutions:
- If you think the process has stopped, try restarting your iPad Air. Some users note that when the tablet was turned off and on, the data recovery process started from where it stopped and went much faster.
- Try restarting your router.
- If you have problems recovering from iCloud, try to recover data using cable and iTunes.
- If that doesn't work either, reset your iPad Air. Back up your data first and then go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset\u003e Erase Content & Settings]. After that, create a new account on your Mac or Macbook, give it administrator rights, restart your computer and log in as a new user. Connect your old iPad to your computer and use iTunes to back it up. When the copy is ready, plug in a new iPad Air and try to restore again, but from a new backup.
Problem: overheating
All modern mobile technologies are prone to overheating under certain circumstances, because, despite their relatively small size, they contain large batteries, screens with 1080p resolution, and processors are working at their limit. Aside from a couple of scary stories out there, Apple has an excellent track record in this area and typically the iPad only heats up under heavy load. However, if the tablet gets too hot, a warning appears on the screen and it turns off automatically.
Crutches:
- Cases and covers can cause your tablet to overheat. Try not to use them.
- If you are in a hot place (for example, in a car under the scorching sun), you may want to move to a cooler place or turn on the air conditioner if possible.
- If you play resource-intensive games for a long time, then sooner or later the tablet will heat up. Try to take breaks from the game.
Possible solutions:
If your iPad Air heats up frequently and for no apparent reason (you are in a cool room and do not load it), then you should contact an Apple Service Center for inspection.
Fault: dark stripes and / or a yellow tint appeared on one side of the screen
Some iPad Air owners have complained about tablet display issues. Reports indicate dark vertical or horizontal streaks that appear primarily on the left side of the display. We also faced complaints about a noticeable difference in color between different parts of the screen - the left side takes on a yellow tint, which is clearly visible if the display has a white splash screen.
Decision: this problem is related to the hardware of the device, so the only thing you can do is get a replacement from the store where you bought it.
Problem: Safari crashes
Many people experience persistent crashes in the Safari browser - most often this happens when they try to open new tabs in the browser; although for Safari to crash permanently, sometimes just trying to switch to another tab is enough.
Possible solutions:
- Go to [Preferences\u003e Safari] and select "Clear history" and "Clear cookies and data".
- Try restarting your iPad.
- If that doesn't work, go to [Settings\u003e iCloud\u003e Storage & Copies] and select Back Up. When the backup is ready, go to the [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset] menu and delete the content and settings. Then restore the data from the backup.
- Download the Google Chrome browser.
WiFi issue: tablet won't connect to network or connection is very slow and keeps dropping
This is a common problem in modern mobile devices. If your iPad Air won't connect to Wi-Fi, or your connection keeps dropping, you can try the following solutions:
Possible solutions:
- Reboot your router and your tablet.
- Turn iPad Air offline, go to [Settings\u003e General\u003e Reset], and select Reset Network Settings. Now disable offline mode and reconfigure the connection.
- Check your router settings and update the firmware - you can find detailed information on how to do this in the instructions for your router. Try switching frequencies and other router settings that may affect the quality of the connection (including switching from automatic channel selection to a specific setting can increase the speed).
- Try backing up and restoring your iPad using iCloud.
Issue: battery runtime
This is another common problem with all modern tablets, but compared to the competition, the iPad Air should have reasonably attractive battery life.
If your tablet runs out of power quickly, even with light use, try the following:
Possible solutions:
- Do you have any doubts about some resource-intensive application? If you have a specific application installed that is causing a bunch of problems, then check if there are fresh updates for it. After using this app, always close it so that it does not consume extra energy.
- Try to force restart the device by simultaneously holding the Sleep / Wake button and the Home button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
- If your iPad has a cellular connection, then when you are in an area of \u200b\u200bpoor reception, it can consume a lot of power while searching for LTE or 3G networks. Try to turn off your cellular connection when you don't need it.
- Back up and restore your iPad Air with iCloud.
- If the situation does not change, and one charge of your tablet is not enough for 9 hours, then this may be a hardware problem. If this happens, try contacting an Apple Service Center.
Articles and Life Hacks
Suppose we bought ourselves an iOS tablet and hope for its stable and long-term operation without problems.
The more unpleasant will be the situation in which the iPad starts to charge for a long time. Why might this happen? There are various reasons for this.
Why did this happen? What to do?
Many new iOS users believe that the principle of charging Apple devices is no different from everything they are used to. In fact, everything is completely different.For example, the average user of mobile phones, smartphones and tablets is used to the fact that a new gadget needs to be fully discharged and recharged several times in a row.
However, this is true only for nickel batteries, but absolutely not suitable for lithium ones. That's right - the latter can be recharged at any time.
We add that if we have a new iPad model, it is more functional and improved, and the battery can really charge a little longer.
The reasons seem clear, but what to do and what to do if the iPad charges indecently for a long time?
Of course, it is best not to guess on the coffee grounds and not try to poke around in everything on your own, but in this situation contact a specialist who can diagnose.
You need to understand that it will depend on the correct identification of the cause of the problem, how correctly it will be subsequently eliminated.
Diagnosis of the cause as a foundation
- Always use an exclusively certified charging adapter and USB cable.
- Sometimes problems arise when a special adapter for a European type outlet is used.
- And it is also strongly discouraged to constantly bring the iPad to a full discharge, and even more so - not to use it. very active for a long time.
