Apple has introduced a new feature for the M4 iPad Pro and the M2 iPad Air models that helps prevent battery deterioration over time. Tracking battery health was an issue previously for iPad users, but with a dedicated Health menu, checking insights on battery performance and longevity has become easier.
How to put an 80 percent charging limit for your iPad using 4 simple steps
The Battery Health menu on the M2 iPad Air and the OLED iPad Pro offer the option to limit charging beyond 80%, similar to the iPhone 15 series. This would mean the iPad would automatically cease charging when the limit is reached. Unfortunately, this feature is not currently available for older iPads, and we believe it will be exclusive to the new models. So, if you are struggling with tracking the battery health on any older models, any third-party tracking apps could be used to keep a tab.
This is how Apple Support describes the new battery health feature and what you should do to sustain your battery life:
Reducing the time that your iPad spends fully charged reduces the wear on your battery. With iPad Pro (M4) and iPad Air (M2), you can choose to limit charging to 80 percent, which can help prolong your battery's lifespan. When you choose 80% Limit, your iPad will charge up to about 80 percent and then stop charging. If the battery charge level gets down to 75 percent, charging will resume until your battery charge level reaches about 80 percent again.
You can activate this feature for your iPad by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Settings App on your M4 iPad Pro or M2 iPad Air.
Step 2: Tap on Battery.
Step 3: Select Battery Health from the menu.
Step 4: Tap on the Toggle shown next to the 80% Limit to turn the feature on.
The new Health Setting menu can also be used to view the battery's manufacturing date and the month and year it was first used. In addition, you can check your iPad's battery cycle counts as well, a feature that can be used when buying used iPads. Incorporating the Battery Health feature on the latest iPad series is an initiative to make users aware of their battery health and empower them to improve the battery lifespan by enabling the limit and maintaining an optimal battery state.
Despite the fact that the new iPad models come with an OLED display and the latest M4 chip, they still feature worse battery life compared to mini-LED iPad Pro models. Luckily, the new battery health setting could help improve this in the long term, with users proactively looking for ways to prolong the battery life.
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