Rapid battery drainage from 100 to 0 when not in use

I’m using iPad 10 gen since last 1 year ,Earlier the battery was working fine, suddenly one day the battery went from 100% to 0 and the iPad switched off, on the same day a new update 18.6.2 also came, the problem was not solved even after update the device on 18.6.2


pls suggest some idea , what should I do??

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Posted on Sep 8, 2025 12:38 PM

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Sep 8, 2025 12:59 PM in response to Ram7575

The first thing is to post your Battery Health at Settings > Battery > Battery Health > Maximum Capacity. If it is under 80%, then it needs changed by Apple or Authorized Apple Service Provider. Other than that, you would need to look at the apps that are consuming the battery. Post the screenshot of Settings > Battery, that includes the green battery graph with the last 24 hours option and at least the top 5 apps consuming the battery.

Sep 8, 2025 02:18 PM in response to Ram7575

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


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, 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 - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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