While you can check the battery status with the iPhone, there is no such option on the iPad. Fortunately, you can still check an iPad’s battery status, as well as the number of charge cycles, whether with or without a PC. In this article, let’s take a look at five quick ways to check the charge cycle and battery status on iPad.
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How to check iPad battery charge cycle and health?There are several ways you can check the battery charge cycles and the current maximum charge capacity on your iPad. You can use the analytic logs or rely on third-party tools on your Mac or Windows PC.
All methods are described below. These methods work for all iPad models, including iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini, and have been tested on the latest iPadOS 15.
Method 1- Find the number of charge cycles with iPad AnalyticsWhile iPad doesn’t have a native option to display battery status, you can still find the number of charge cycles using iPad analytics. However, you must have “Shared iPad Analytics” enabled for it to work. If it is disabled, enable it and try the method after a day.
Step 1- Copy the log from iPad Analytics1. Open Settings on your iPad.
2. Here, select Privacy and click Analytics & Enhancements.
3. In the next screen, click Analytics Data.
4. In the next screen you will see several log files. Scroll down and look for the file called log-aggregated.
Can’t find Analytics data? It’s probably because iPad analytics is disabled. Turn on the switch for “iPad Analytics” in Privacy > Analytics & Enhancements and wait a day for the data to be generated.
5. Tap the most recently aggregated file to open it.
6. Double tap anywhere, select and copy all text.
Step 2- Paste the Copied Login Notes1. Now open the Notes app on your iPad. Can’t find it? Open it from the app library or search with Spotlight Search.
2. Tap the Compose button at the top right.
3. Long press anywhere and paste the copied log.
Step 3- Find the number of battery cycles1. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select Search in note.
3. Then type batterycyclecount.
Comments highlight the text “batterycyclecount”. Below that, you’ll find a number that indicates your iPad’s current number of battery cycles. In this case, our iPad only completed 11 charge cycles. If you don’t want all the hassle of copying the text, check the next method below.
Method 2- Check Battery Cycle on iPad using ShortcutThere is a special shortcut called “View Battery Cycle” created by u/cultoftheilluminati that helps to extract battery cycle and health data from Apple analytics log without copying or pasting stuff. Here’s how to use it:
1. Open Safari on your iPad and go to https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ca90b3210d024610a387e4302f4a4053.
2. It opens the View Battery Cycle shortcut page in the Shortcuts app. Click Add Shortcut.
3. Now go to Settings > Privacy > Analytics & Enhancements > Analytics Data.
4. Open the last log merged file here.
5. Click the Share option in the top right corner.
6. In the Share Sheet, click View Battery Cycle.
7. Your iPad’s battery status and charge cycle will appear in the pop-up notification.
View Battery Cycle Shortcut
In our case, it showed that the iPad battery health was 105%. This could likely be due to the battery’s full charge capacity being slightly greater than its design capacity.
Method 3- Check iPad Battery Status with iMazing (Windows, Mac)iMazing is a third-party tool available for both Windows and Mac. It allows you to check the battery charge cycles on your iPad and the current battery status as shown below.
1. Download and install iMazing 2 on your Mac or Windows PC.
2. Open the tool. Connect your iPad to the computer with a USB cable and unlock it.
3. Select Later when prompted to backup iPad data. And Continue trial when prompted.
4. Once the main screen has loaded, click on the battery icon in the lower right corner.
5. Check the Battery Effective Max here. Charging, ie the current maximum battery capacity or health and the battery charge cycles.
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Method 4- Check iPad Battery Status with CoconutBattery (macOS)CoconutBattery is only available for macOS and is another popular app that provides information about your iPad and iPhone battery.
1. Download and install CoconutBattery on your Mac device.
2. Connect your iPad to the Mac device using a compatible USB cable and unlock it.
3. Now open CoconutBattery and click on iOS device at the top right.
4. You can now see the design capacity, full charge capacity and cycle count of your iPad battery.
5. You can also click on Battery Info to check the battery age and manufacturer.
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Method 5- Check iPad Battery Status with 3UTools (Windows Only)If you are using Windows, you can also use 3UTools to measure the current battery status of your iOS device as shown below.
1. Download and install 3UTools on your Windows PC.
2. Open the tool. Connect the iPad to your PC with a USB cable. Unlock the iPad and tap Trust.
3. Once connected, 3UTools will show you the charging times, ie how many times it has been charged.
4. You can further click Details next to Battery Life to see the actual capacity, design capacity, moderate, manufacturer and other information.
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Why check the battery status on the iPad?The lithium-ion batteries used in iPads, iPhones, and most other mobile devices tend to deteriorate over time due to various factors. Think of ambient temperature, wear due to charging and discharging and more.
Gradually, the battery loses its maximum capacity to hold the charge. Once it has significantly deteriorated, you may experience delays and random shutdowns. The battery health percentage gives you an estimate of how good the battery is and whether it needs to be replaced soon.
An iPad battery is designed to maintain up to 80% of its original capacity on 1000 full charge cycles under normal conditions.
What is the battery charge cycle on the iPad?The number of battery charge cycles is the number of times you have fully charged your iPad. You complete one charge cycle when you’ve used 100 percent of your battery’s capacity, but not necessarily all at once.
For example, you use 60% percent of your iPad battery in one day and then fully charge it overnight. If you use 40% of the battery the next day, you have discharged a total of 100% and these two days together make up one charging cycle.
How many years do iPad batteries last?iPads have large batteries that can easily last two to three years or even longer without significantly losing charge capacity. It all comes down to the charging patterns and how it is used.
Charging tips to extend iPad battery life- Avoid charging or using your iPad in extreme temperature ranges. iPhones and iPads work best in an ambient temperature range of 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F).
- Always use the official Apple (or a certified external) charger and cable. These are the best iPhone and Android chargers.
- Do not charge the iPad to 100% every time. Also, avoid discharging it all the way to 0%. Keeping it in the range of 20-80% is ideal for maximum battery life.
It’s fine to leave the iPad plugged into the charger overnight, provided there’s no hardware problem with the battery or charger.
However, if you keep the battery at 100% for extended periods, the battery health can decline at a relatively faster rate, as opposed to keeping it at about 50% or in the 20-80% range.
How do you know if the iPad battery needs to be replaced?Anything above 80% is good battery health for an iPad or an iPhone. If your iPad’s battery life drops to the 1970s and you find that it isn’t holding enough charge, you can opt for a replacement.
If your iPad’s battery health drops below 80% under warranty or if you’re covered by AppleCare+ service, Apple can replace it for free.
How do you store the iPad when not in use without affecting the battery?If you plan to store your iPad for a temporary period of time, it is best to store it at about 50% in a cool, moisture-free environment that is less than 32°C (90°F). If you plan on storing your iPad for more than six months, charge it to 50 percent every six months.
Storing an iPad with a fully discharged battery can cause the battery to become deeply discharged, rendering it unable to charge. On the other hand, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose some capacity, leading to a shorter battery life.
To blockThis was how to check the number of charge cycles and battery health on an iPad. In addition, we have also mentioned the tips to charge an iPad battery and answer frequently asked questions about the battery status. Anyway, what’s the health of your iPad battery? Let us know in the comments.
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