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Published on: 29.04.2024 | updated on: 29.04.2024
Unlike iPhones, iPads don’t have a built-in battery health check feature, which can be frustrating if you are dealing with iPad battery issues and don’t know your battery’s remaining capacity. There are still many alternative ways that may not be too straightforward, but they will help you identify your iPad battery issues and take appropriate measures. This article will guide you on how to check battery health on an iPad.
There are many ways to check an iPad's battery health. You can check battery details indirectly through the iPad's system analytics settings or download third-party software such as iMazing. If your battery health is below its capacity, it’s recommended to take it to a local repair store for battery replacement. Also, preventive measures such as
The iPad batteries degrade over time with normal use. Knowing how much capacity you have left on your device can help you decide when to replace or repair it. While you can check battery health on your iPhones, Apple has yet to provide this feature on iPads. However, there are some workarounds you can use to check the battery health of your iPad;
This method's information is quite technical and less user-friendly than the iPhone's Battery Health feature. However, you do receive in-depth analytics of battery usage and performance indicators. Interpreting these correctly requires a bit of technical knowledge.
Here is the process to check an iPad’s battery health through Analytics Data:
Tap on the "Settings" icon on your iPad’s home screen.
Scroll down and select "Privacy & Security" from the list of options.
In the Privacy & Security menu, tap "Analytics & Improvements."
Scroll to the bottom of the Analytics & Improvements page and tap on "Analytics Data." (if you have shared analytics turned off, you must enable it and wait one or two days until enough data is accumulated.)
In the Analytics Data list, look for the file titled Analystics-year-month-day-time.ips.ca.synced. This should be relatively easy to find and listed in the first few files at the top. Now scroll down to the very bottom, search for the mention of the word “battery,” and copy the last chunk of text.
Now open any app that can scan text paired with the search functionality. Paste the copied chunk of text here and search for "MaximumCapacityPercent."
You can see the figure showing your iPad’s current maximum capacity, which will display the current situation of the battery.
However, sometimes, this figure may not be accurate. To know the accurate battery health percentage, revisit the block of text you copied in Step 5 and search for two values.
MaximumFCC
NominalChargeCapacity
Note these values down and divide the NominalChargeCapacity by MaximumFCC or rated battery capacity (search this figure online). The answer will be your current battery capacity.
If you want to spare yourself the hassle of navigating a maze of technical knowledge, you can also use third-party apps. Although the data is not guaranteed to be accurate, you can expect a very close figure using software like iMazing and 3uTools.
Using iMazing on a Mac or Windows PC:
Download and install iMazing from their website.
Connect your iPad to your computer, open iMazing, and click "Continue Trial" if you haven't purchased the app.
Once your iPad is connected and recognized by the software, you can access detailed battery information, including battery health, by clicking on the battery icon in the app interface.
Using 3uTools on a Windows PC:
Download and install 3uTools.
Connect your iPad to your computer.
Open 3uTools and your iPad's information will be displayed.
You can view the battery health details by navigating to the Battery section within the app.
Unlike viewing your maximum battery capacity, displaying battery life on your iPad is relatively easier.
Simply follow this process:
Go to Settings > Battery, then turn on Battery Percentage.
There is no specific "Battery Health" feature or information provided on iPads like there is on iPhones. This is likely because iPads have different battery requirements and usage patterns compared to iPhones, for which Apple has optimized the Battery Health feature.
Perhaps one of the biggest reasons iPads do not have the battery health feature is that they typically have larger batteries than iPhones. Moreover, these batteries degrade at a slower rate and do not require as frequent monitoring or replacement as iPhones.
Here are some indicators that your iPad battery is going bad;
Your iPad isn't holding a charge as long as it used to, even with normal usage.
A failing battery may cause your iPad to shut down unexpectedly, even when it shows a decent amount of charge remaining.
Your iPad takes an excessively long time to charge or doesn't charge at all.
There are physical signs of a swollen or bulging battery.
Your iPad battery drains extremely quickly, even when not in use or with minimal app usage.
Your iPad battery tends to overheat, even with normal usage or while charging.
As iPads get older (usually after 2-3 years of regular use), their lithium-ion batteries naturally degrade, leading to reduced performance and capacity.
Since Apple does not provide a "Battery Health" metric or percentage for iPads as it does for iPhones, it is a bit trickier to determine what constitutes "normal" battery health on an iPad, especially when considering that batteries degrade naturally.
However, the iPad battery is built to maintain at least 80% capacity after 1000 cycles, compared to the iPhone's 500 cycles. So, naturally, Losing around 10-20% of original battery capacity after 1-3 years of regular usage can be considered normal wear. Anything more excessive than that may require a battery check or replacement.
If you want to check the battery health of your iPad without a PC, you'll have to rely on Apple analytics.
Here is how you can check battery health;
Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPad's home screen.
Scroll down and select "Privacy & Security."
Find and tap on "Analytics & Improvements" within the menu.
At the bottom of this page, tap on "Analytics Data." (Note: If analytics sharing is turned off, turn it on and wait a day or two for data to gather.)
In the Analytics Data section, look for a file named starting with 'Analytics' followed by the date. It's usually near the top of the list.
Scroll to the bottom of the chosen file, look for "battery" related entries, and copy the relevant text.
Open a text scanner or any app that can search text. Paste the copied text and search for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to see your iPad's current maximum battery capacity.
For a more accurate measure, go back to the copied text and find "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity." Write these numbers down.
Divide the NominalChargeCapacity by MaximumFCC or the rated battery capacity (you might need to look up this figure online). The result gives you a more accurate current battery capacity percentage.
If you want to check the battery health on iPad Pro, here is how you can do so;
(Note: The steps are the same for the following models - iPad Pro 11, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 2018, iPad Pro 2021)
Click on the "Settings" icon on your iPad's home screen.
Scroll and tap on "Privacy & Security."
Select "Analytics & Improvements."
Tap on "Analytics Data" at the bottom. If analytics sharing is off, enable it and wait for data to be collected over the next couple of days.
Search for a recent file named 'Analytics' followed by the date at the top of the list.
At the end of this file, find entries related to "battery" and copy this section.
Use any app capable of searching through text. Paste the copied section and look for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to see the current maximum capacity of your iPad’s battery.
For a more detailed analysis, note the values of "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity" from the text. Divide NominalChargeCapacity by MaximumFCC. You may need to search online for the rated battery capacity to get this calculation.
The result from the above calculation will give you a precise percentage of your current battery capacity compared to when it was new.
Whether you are using an iPad Air 2, iPad Air 4, or iPad Air 5, here is how to check battery health on your device;
Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPad's main screen.
Choose "Privacy & Security" from the menu.
Click on "Analytics & Improvements."
Hit "Analytics Data" at the bottom. If analytics sharing is off, turn it on, and wait a couple of days for data to be collected.
Look for a file named 'Analytics' with a date label, usually at the top of the list.
Scroll to the file's end, find the battery information, and copy it.
Use a text-search app to paste and search the section for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to check the battery's current max capacity.
Record "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity" from your notes, and divide the latter by the former to find the accurate battery capacity.
This calculation reveals the percentage of your battery's current capacity relative to its original state.
If you are using the iPad 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th Gen - follow the steps below to check your battery health;
Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPad's home screen.
Scroll down and select "Privacy & Security."
Find and tap on "Analytics & Improvements" within the menu.
At the bottom of this page, tap on "Analytics Data." (Note: If analytics sharing is turned off, turn it on and wait a day or two for data to gather.)
In the Analytics Data section, look for a file named starting with 'Analytics' followed by the date. It's usually near the top of the list.
Scroll to the bottom of the chosen file, look for "battery" related entries, and copy the relevant text.
Open a text scanner or any app that can search text. Paste the copied text and search for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to see your iPad's current maximum battery capacity.
For a more accurate measure, go back to the copied text and find "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity." Write these numbers down.
Divide the NominalChargeCapacity by MaximumFCC or the rated battery capacity (you might need to look up this figure online). The result gives you a more accurate current battery capacity percentage.
Here is how to check battery health on your iPad running iPad iOS 14, iOS 15, and iOS 16;
Click on the "Settings" icon on your iPad's home screen.
Scroll and tap on "Privacy & Security."
Select "Analytics & Improvements."
Tap on "Analytics Data" at the bottom. If analytics sharing is off, enable it and wait for data to be collected over the next couple of days.
Search for a recent file named 'Analytics' followed by the date at the top of the list.
At the end of this file, find entries related to "battery" and copy this section.
Use any app capable of searching through text. Paste the copied section and look for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to see the current maximum capacity of your iPad’s battery.
For a more detailed analysis, note the values of "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity" from the text. Divide NominalChargeCapacity by MaximumFCC. You may need to search online for the rated battery capacity to get this calculation.
The result from the above calculation will give you a precise percentage of your current battery capacity compared to when it was new.
Follow the steps below to check the battery health on your iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 5, iPad Mini 6;
Tap on the "Settings" icon on your iPad.
Select "Privacy & Security."
Tap on "Analytics & Improvements."
Click on "Analytics Data" at the bottom. If it's not collecting data, turn this feature on and allow a few days for data accumulation.
Search the top of the list for a file starting with 'Analytics' followed by a date.
At the file's bottom, look for the battery terms and copy that part.
Open any text-search app, paste the section, and search for "MaximumCapacityPercent" to see your battery’s max capacity.
Take down "MaximumFCC" and "NominalChargeCapacity," and divide these for a precise capacity check.
The outcome will show how much of the original capacity your battery retains.
There is no direct way to check the battery health on your iPad. However, you can check it by following the alternative methods mentioned above.
You can protect your iPad’s battery from damage by following these steps:
Keep your iPad away from extreme temperatures to avoid battery damage.
Install the latest iOS updates, which often include bug fixes and battery improvement.
Avoid overcharging your battery, and don’t let it fully deplete.
Charge your iPad using Apple-certified chargers and cables only.
High screen brightness, apps running in the background, using incompatible chargers, or overheating; these things can kill your iPad battery faster than usual.
An iPad battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles before it might need replacing.
iPads do not have a battery health feature, unlike iPhones likely due to iPads' larger batteries that last longer than iPhones’ batteries.
If your iPad’s battery drains quickly or takes a long time to charge, or your device shuts down unexpectedly, it indicates that your iPad needs battery replacement.
Yes, it's ok to use your iPad while it's charging unless you don’t do heavy work on your device which may cause overheating and damage the battery.
Regularly shutting down your iPad can conserve battery life and improve your iPad’s performance.
It depends on your iPad usage but typically, you can expect it to last about 10 hours with a full charge.
While the absence of a battery health check feature is inconvenient for iPad users, you can still figure out if your device’s battery is damaged by following the methods mentioned above. Using third-party tools or analytics data processes may provide you with battery details. However, if you are unable to figure out what’s wrong with your iPad’s battery, it’s recommended to take your device to a reliable repair store such as Simply Fixable.
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