iPad battery draining quickly: How to improve battery life?

my ipad battery doesn’t even last 4 hours. some days I have to charge it several times during the day


what can I do ?


thank you for your help



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Original Title: my iPad battery

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Sep 12, 2025 06:06 AM

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Sep 12, 2025 06:23 AM in response to johanneb

How old is your iPad? Your iPad's battery is a consumable item - and will eventually need replacement.


As described, your iPad battery may be reaching the end of its usable life. If the battery is failing, the iPad may only run for a short period before a recharge is required, may unexpectedly turn-off, or may not successfully boot to a running state even when connected to its Power Adapter.


Are you able to use the iPad while remaining connected to your Power Adapter? If yes, while monitoring the indicated battery state, disconnect the Power Adapter; if the indicated battery state suddenly falls, or the iPad shuts-off, this test demonstrates the iPad battery having fully reached the end of its usable life:

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support



If you continue to experience difficulties, you might be well advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support - and request a remote battery diagnostic. 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 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/gb/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 hands-on test and assess your iPad:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


For practical purposes, for battery service of qualifying devices, Apple usually exchange the iPad for a renewed/refurbished iPad of the same model and specification. The cost of the exchange is the same as would otherwise be charged for battery replacement.


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