iPad battery drains after updating to 16.3.1

I’ve had the same issues with my iPad(4th gen) since the update, one of the biggest problems is charging as it takes much long and you can’t use the device as the battery drains faster than it charges. This needs to be fixed

Battery drains so quickly since iOS update that most of the time I have to use my ipad while it’s attached to the charging port. Scheduled to have new battery installed tomorrow, but I don’t know if that’s going to help the current situation or if it’s just throwing money out the window because whatever is draining my existing battery is going to drain my new one as well. I backed up before installing the new iOS, but now I can’t find the file to restore.

The "Clean Energy Charging" is NOT an option on any of my Apple products affected by the latest OS battery draining issue.

I've gone through EVERY option on EVERY website advising how to ensure your iPhone and iPad lasts the longest and nothing makes a difference.

I'm using these devices the exact same way I always have, so it's likely something similar. Getting really tired of Apple "improving" things with new user options that aren't revealed or aren't installed with options set correctly. They're getting as bad as everything else, which WAS exactly WHY I went with Apple in the first place.

I'm just not going to update anymore without a specific FIX listed as part of the update. And Android is in my future.

I just purchased iPad Pro 12.9 2022 model and the battery life is absolutely rubbish. My partner’s 8 years old iPad lasts way longer than my one. I have everything switched off, no notifications, no background app refresh, no Bluetooth. My iPad definitely is not lasting the advertised 10 hours max 4 and I’m using it very light, no games a bit of safari, YouTube and Netflix. Is this common for everyone. Is this a recent change related to os update or it is related to m2 or screen. Can anyone who own the same iPad longer advise? I’m wonder of yours experience.

The battery drain on 16.5.1 is an issue that Apple need to sort out.

From 100% charge my iPad is showing 69% after a couple of hours run time.

It was never like this so the software update is implicated for sure.

Just another example of how Apple fail to ensure integrity of software update now.

It was never like this and one reason I migrated away from Microsoft.

Just installed 17.0.2 and battery drain is even worse. Down almost 25% in 1.5 hours. Heading to Genius Bar in the next day or so. Apple.com says battery replacement is $119. Guess it will be worth it if it fixes the problem. My iPad is 7 years old.

The iPad Pro 9.7 1st Gen by Apple. Released on March 29, 2016, featuring a 9.7 Inch 1536 x 2048px screen. Current model numbers are: A1673, A1674, A1675.

iPadOS 17 dropped support for 2016 iPad Pro 9.7-inch (A9X chip), 2015 iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) (A9X chip) and 2017 iPad (5th generation) which runs on an even slower A9 processor.Sep 19, 2023

So the above is information from a search I just made on Google.

Your post is a bit confusing to me as you bought the unit just a year ago..? If so, then go back to your supplier.

The point on software support is common to all OEMs as they can’t be expected to support all items manufactured for ever.

You may find the ‘battery issue’ is not related to the iOS software issue. It could be that the battery is defunct and needs to be replaced. I would encourage you to get help from the Geek Squad at an Apple Store if convenient.

This is a joke! What is apple doing to solve this issue?

My iPhone 12’s battery 🪫 lasts half the time it did before this terrible update.

This isn’t serious.

Thanks for the advice, will try this.

This update killed the battery of both my iPad Pro 11" & iPhone 13 Pro. Apple pls get your sh*t together

I have an IPad Air 6th gen and it was doing fine with the battery. I recently updated to the 16.4.1 and suddenly my battery is draining like a cup with a hole in it.

There is on iPhone 13 Pro Max running 16.5.1 (c). Go to:

Settings

Battery

Battery Health & Charging

Clean Energy Charging (last option)

On 16.6.1 on iPad Pro and battery drain is 42% in 2 hours. Also takes a very long time to recharge. Definitely an iOS related problem. Never had this before 16.3.

Sorry to hear you are still having problems. I’m also tired of these companies changing things for the sake of change, but doing things that cause us problems without telling us, or offering fixes is inexcusable. I’m full in on Apple and have no interest in Android.

I hope a fix comes soon, but admitting there is a problem should come first.

Same issue as the rest. iPad update killed battery storage. Took into my local shop, they said next upgrade may help. Less than 300 charge cycles and screen may break if the battery is changed. Charges lasted for days now loses 50% by noon.