From games to shopping, there’s so much you can do on your iPad. But, to do that, your iPad battery needs to be efficient. Seeing your battery drain out fast can be very frustrating. This is usually the result of a software issue but if you speak to a technician, they’ll probably tell you to replace your battery. Like buying an iPad, replacing the battery is expensive too. So, what are the options to iPad Battery Replacement?
Switch on the Reduce Motion Option
There are a number of animations that occur every time you move the cursor or open and close an app on the iPad. These animations are not very functional but just add to the visual appeal. Unfortunately, they also drain the battery. So, to save your battery, switch off the Reduce Motion option. You won’t even notice the difference on the screen but you will see the extended battery life.
Switch on the Auto Lock
The standard setting for your iPad is to keep the display on at all times unless you physically switch it off. As you can imagine, if the display is on, the battery will lose power faster. A better alternative is to turn on the Auto Lock option. This will automatically turn off the iPad display after a certain time span, You can set to 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes or even 15 minutes. This will not affect your ability to stream videos on YouTube, Netflix and other such streaming apps.
Shut down Unnecessary Apps
One of the simplest things you can do to preserve your battery and reduce the need for iPad Battery Replacement is to shut off all unnecessary apps. To close all these apps, double-click the home button and open the app switcher. Swipe it up and turn it off at the top of the screen.
Stop sharing iPad Analytics
When you set up your iPad connection, you will be asked if you want to share analytics data with Apple or not. This action works in the background and does not affect the functioning of other apps but it can make your battery drain out faster. So, if you want to save on battery life, you could simply turn off this option. You may also want to consider turning off the option to share iCloud analytics.
Turn off Notifications
When someone sends you a message or an email or when an action occurs on an app, you get a notification on the home screen. This way, you know what’s happening without even opening the app. It’s convenient but it does drain the battery. So, take a closer look at what apps you really need notifications from and turn off the alerts from the rest.
If none of the above work, you may have to consider an iPad Battery Replacement. In such cases, make sure you always send your iPad to a authorized service station where you know the battery used will be a genuine one.