Ipad a16 battery health draining

My iPad 11th generation battery is dying quite quickly even though it is new and i have had it for less than a week. It is updated and even simple things drain the battery

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Aug 31, 2025 04:16 AM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2025 04:31 AM

Depending upon your iPad screen brightness (ideally no more than 30-40% of maximum) and CPU/GPU loading, you might reasonably expect your iPad to drain its battery at about 8-15% per hour of active use. High screen brightness and CPU/GPU intensive Apps will deplete the iPad's battery much faster.


If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.





If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support



If your iPad battery is depleting its battery at an unexplained accelerated rate, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test of your iPad. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


If purchased directly from Apple, in most countries you can return the device for an unconditional exchange or refund. If applicable and you are concerned, you would be well advised to make use of this opportunity while you remain able to do so - as upon expiry of 14 days, Apple reserve the right to exchange a defective device under warranty for a reconditioned device of the same model and specification.

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Aug 31, 2025 04:31 AM in response to Rampaging-Lizard

Depending upon your iPad screen brightness (ideally no more than 30-40% of maximum) and CPU/GPU loading, you might reasonably expect your iPad to drain its battery at about 8-15% per hour of active use. High screen brightness and CPU/GPU intensive Apps will deplete the iPad's battery much faster.


If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.





If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support



If your iPad battery is depleting its battery at an unexplained accelerated rate, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test of your iPad. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


If purchased directly from Apple, in most countries you can return the device for an unconditional exchange or refund. If applicable and you are concerned, you would be well advised to make use of this opportunity while you remain able to do so - as upon expiry of 14 days, Apple reserve the right to exchange a defective device under warranty for a reconditioned device of the same model and specification.

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