iPad Calibrate iPad battery

[colourfastt]

This is probably a silly question, but lately, I've been having a problem with my iPad shutting down. It will drop to between 50% and 75% then shut off, and when I plug it in it shows a "low battery" icon. BUT, when it comes back on the charge shows between 50% and 75%. I think it needs calibration, but I can't find online the instructions to do so—especially since I can watch the "charge" drop about 1% every 15–20 seconds when I'm using the iPad.

 

[ericwn]

I don’t think there’s such a procedure for iPads. What you describe sounds like a bad battery in need of replacement.

 

[coolguy4747]

Yeah, the only way I've heard of to "calibrate" any battery is to let it completely deplete and let it sit for a while before charging again, but this sounds like there's just something wrong. How old is the iPad?

 

[Zazoh]

Modern batteries don’t require this. Likely something wrong. A complete power of or device restore may be in order. How old is the iPad?

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[colourfastt]

Yeah, the only way I've heard of to "calibrate" any battery is to let it completely deplete and let it sit for a while before charging again, but this sounds like there's just something wrong. How old is the iPad?

I bought it in 2017.

 

[Phil77354]

If you have an Apple Store that is convenient, my suggestion is to take your iPad there and have them run a diagnostic check on it.

They may also be able to run the diagnostic remotely, you can initiate a support chat on the Apple website and see if they can do that.

 

[RobNotts]

If your iPad battery is depleted/faulty then Apple will do a 'Battery Service' on the iPad, which actually means replacing the iPad with a brand new one (of the same spec and colour/capacity). In the UK that service is £99 which is a bargain really.