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IPad Air batter drains 1% every 10 seconds
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Check you location settings before you give up. I had a similar problem where all of a sudden my iPad Air had terrible standby time where it used to be really good. At first I thought my battery had just gotten old really quickly but then I found out that the Google News app was polling location constantly in the background (or something like that). By disabling background location services for that app I solved my battery issues.
I guess my point is it could be an app, so start there first.
I guess my point is it could be an app, so start there first.
It dies in a minute and a half from fully charged?
If it is the battery, they might cover it under warranty anyway if it's really so bad. Worth a shot.
Standard troubleshooting: First, rule-out software/settings as the cause:
Settings > Battery - see if there's an app sucking up an unusual amount of battery. If so, force-quit that app, and see if the issue returns. If you don't find a particular app, restart and/or reset the iPad.
If you can't find a particular app/setting at fault, backup the phone and restore iOS.
Apple won't charge you for a new battery unless you need a new battery. They can run diagnostics to determine the condition of the battery (at either the store, or if you call AppleCare) - they won't charge for diagnostics.
Settings > Battery - see if there's an app sucking up an unusual amount of battery. If so, force-quit that app, and see if the issue returns. If you don't find a particular app, restart and/or reset the iPad.
If you can't find a particular app/setting at fault, backup the phone and restore iOS.
Apple won't charge you for a new battery unless you need a new battery. They can run diagnostics to determine the condition of the battery (at either the store, or if you call AppleCare) - they won't charge for diagnostics.
How is that even possible?
I can't think of any app or setting that can fully drain an iPad battery in just over 15 minutes! That battery is for all intents and purposes not holding a charge. It needs to be replaced.
I can't think of any app or setting that can fully drain an iPad battery in just over 15 minutes! That battery is for all intents and purposes not holding a charge. It needs to be replaced.
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The odds are that you're right. I just have this thing about jumping to conclusions when there are simple things to check that don't cost $100.
Backup and try resetting it. If problem occurs when completely reset, (do not restore from backup) the battery is definitely the cause.
How many battery cycles does the Air have?
If you have a high amount you might have worn out the battery.
I'd suggest getting Battery Life and seeing what it reports... It is free...
Battery Life: check internal battery statistics by Robert Tkotzyk
https://appsto.re/us/zeBBab.i
Battery Life: check internal battery statistics by Robert Tkotzyk
https://appsto.re/us/zeBBab.i
If it has a low cycle count and it's not holding a charge, Apple may cut you a break even if it's out of warranty.
If using 1% every 10 seconds you iPad would have to be getting hot! OR, you battery is very bad and has little capacity left. If it is not getting hot I would say your battery is kaput!
Batteries do not last forever so the choice is to replace the battery or whole device.
Batteries do not last forever so the choice is to replace the battery or whole device.
I have never had an iPad long enough to wear the battery out completely--does Apple still do the thing where they just charge you for the battery replacement but essentially swap out the whole iPad? I know they used to do that with the original model in 2010.
Take it from somebody who has seen the same thing with notebooks: replace the battery because that battery is dying a slow painful death. How Apple will handle this is up in the air.
