Having trouble with battery drainage and constant lag if i have more than 2 apps open at once, it’s happened ever since my original charger died out due to over usage, im doing the same things but ever since i went from ios 18 to 26, my battery had been draining like heck, any ideas on how to fix it? (and no i dont play any games nor do i use big apps, i use my ipad for school purposes only)
iPad, iPadOS 26
If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated or 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:
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
As for your Power Adapter, this may affect charging performance, not battery endurance. That said, an incompatible of defective Power Adapter or charging cable can potentially damage the iPad (or any other devices that may be charged using them). You would always be well advised to use a genuine Apple Power Adapter and charging cable with your iPad - as this assures compatibility and high quality. Don't overlook the cable, as these also contain active electronics (this often being overlooked). Using unbranded or cheap third-party charging accessories is false economy; cheap they may be, but can cause significant damage to expensive electronic devices.
If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated or 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:
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
As for your Power Adapter, this may affect charging performance, not battery endurance. That said, an incompatible of defective Power Adapter or charging cable can potentially damage the iPad (or any other devices that may be charged using them). You would always be well advised to use a genuine Apple Power Adapter and charging cable with your iPad - as this assures compatibility and high quality. Don't overlook the cable, as these also contain active electronics (this often being overlooked). Using unbranded or cheap third-party charging accessories is false economy; cheap they may be, but can cause significant damage to expensive electronic devices.
You have already force restarted your iPad?
To rule out any hardware issues, you should buy the original Apple power adapter again.
And contact Apple to get your iPad diagnosed online, in case the 3rd party power adapter damaged the battery or any parts of the hardware during charging your device.
Not necessarily to have to buy a charger from Apple.
iPad battery draining and lagging after iOS update
