Does leaving the charger connected while using my ipad impact battery health and life? Once the level reaches 100% does it stop charging? Thank you.
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Original Title: Keepin battery fully charged
iPad, iPadOS 18
Per my reply to your post earlier today...
Your iPad will suffer no ill effects through being connected to its Power Adapter for extended periods. Your iPad will automatically regulate and optimise charging - and will not overcharge the battery.
When used in retail or kiosk applications - where external power is connected for extended periods of time - the iPad may automatically modify its charging strategy and limit battery charge to ~80% of maximum. This modified charging strategy is designed to reduce chemical ageing that might otherwise occur if 100% charge is maintained at all times.
Nominal 100% charging will be restored when a normal charge/discharge routine is restored.
More information about iPad’s battery management can be found here:
About iPad and iPhone Charge Management Feature – Apple Support
Per my reply to your post earlier today...
Your iPad will suffer no ill effects through being connected to its Power Adapter for extended periods. Your iPad will automatically regulate and optimise charging - and will not overcharge the battery.
When used in retail or kiosk applications - where external power is connected for extended periods of time - the iPad may automatically modify its charging strategy and limit battery charge to ~80% of maximum. This modified charging strategy is designed to reduce chemical ageing that might otherwise occur if 100% charge is maintained at all times.
Nominal 100% charging will be restored when a normal charge/discharge routine is restored.
More information about iPad’s battery management can be found here:
About iPad and iPhone Charge Management Feature – Apple Support
Leaving your iPad connected to a charger is generally safe and won't harm its battery because it automatically stops charging at 100% and draws power directly from the charger during heavy use, but heat from continuous charging and remaining at 100% can degrade battery health over time.
But to prolong battery life, use the 80% Limit feature on newer iPads, unplug it when possible, and avoid letting the battery fully deplete.
Esap1944 wrote:
Unfortunately, my ipad 10.2”, seventh gen, doesn’t have that feature. My Android phone does, and I’ve set it to charge max 80%.
Your iPad should have the Optimized Charging option and that is what you should have turned on and charge your iPad all night, every night so it can learn your charging behavior. After the learning period, your iPad will only charge to 80% until just before you normally take it off the charger.
To be honest, in my opinion the Charge Limit is not necessary even on the newer devices where it is an option. I still would not recommend using it. Who wants to use a device that is always operating on a 20% depleted battery and reduces use time?
Leaving your device plugged in will reduce the charge cycles as a single charge cycle is actually how many times your battery capacity has been used, not how many times it has been charged.
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Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
When to charge your iPhone or iPad - Apple Community
I use my iPad when it’s plugged in to charge at times with no issues.
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Unfortunately, my ipad 10.2”, seventh gen, doesn’t have that feature. My Android phone does, and I’ve set it to charge max 80%.
Is a trusted app available for iPad that will allow my device to stop charging at 80%? Thanks for your advice.
Thank you for your replies. I know /i should have searched for other replies on the same subject, but wasn’t thinking. I’ll do better in the future. Thanks again to all.
Esap1944 wrote:
Is a trusted app available for iPad that will allow my device to stop charging at 80%? Thanks for your advice.
No. Charge limits are not controllable via third-party Apps.
Impact of continuous charging on iPad battery health
