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Charging my iPad and 3d games

Will playing 3d games on my iPad while charging it harm the battery in the iPad?

Posted on Sep 25, 2019 12:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2019 12:30 PM

Hello!


Playing games while charging your iPad will not directly harm the battery. One thing that you will notice is that the iPad may charge slower when you are playing resource intensive games. If you will be playing games and trying to charge your iPad at the same time, I would recommend that you have powerful charging adapter. Depending on the iPad you have, you can find links to compatible recommended chargers below.


18W USB-C Power Adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7T2LL/A/18w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=91


Apple 12W USB Power Adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=91&fs=f%3Dcharger%26fh%3D4588%252B45d4


Let me know if this helps!

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Sep 25, 2019 12:30 PM in response to Pandagamez

Hello!


Playing games while charging your iPad will not directly harm the battery. One thing that you will notice is that the iPad may charge slower when you are playing resource intensive games. If you will be playing games and trying to charge your iPad at the same time, I would recommend that you have powerful charging adapter. Depending on the iPad you have, you can find links to compatible recommended chargers below.


18W USB-C Power Adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7T2LL/A/18w-usb-c-power-adapter?fnode=91


Apple 12W USB Power Adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=91&fs=f%3Dcharger%26fh%3D4588%252B45d4


Let me know if this helps!

Charging my iPad and 3d games

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