iPad battery drains after updating to 16.3.1

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.

Do you have the “Clean Energy Charging” option on your iPad as described in my previous post? If you do turn it off.

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.

I wonder if this is what's happening to me, though from 16.5. (iPad Air, 3rd gen). I used to get a lot of battery use, but now it's draining very quickly - especially the second 50%, which I've seen happen within an hour, while the iPad is off. There's nothing running when this happens. My battery capacity is at 81%. Cycle count is still below 1000. It doesn't make any sense. It's only been doing this within the last week or so.

iPad Pro (10.5-inch)

Model MQDX2LL/A

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.

Having same issue with iPad Air 5th gen and iPhone SE. Having to charge both daily but only using for a few hours. Updates should be to fix and improve not cause more problems and cost people more, especially in this age of trying to be more environmentally conscious. Sort it out Apple. Not impressed.

Agreed. My iPad Pro running current iPadOS does not have this ‘feature’ either and both my and my wife’s iPad Pro are draining the battery much faster since recently updating the software. Apple needs to admit and fix their issue asap. I’m losing my sense of humor over this…

After spending many years as a software integrator on the Microsoft platforms (corporate policy to avoid Apple), I have been enjoying my personal use of Apple products. Unfortunately the original quality of this product, especially in regard to software integrity, has resurrected some of my frustrations from those working days. Apple need to get back to basics here and sort out their QA of software releases.

Yes this is getting tiresome now and Apple are slow to respond. My latest issue with the iPad is when the touchscreen doesn't respond. The connected keyboard works to allow the security access but without the touch it's a dead duck! Power off by pressing Power / Home and after a restart the problem is resolved.

Not sure if this is an old issue prior to the last software upgrade - new to me anyway.

My days working working with crappy Microsoft are being relived with this Apple software quality.

Will anyone get real at Apple and bring back proper QA procedures?

I have 16.6.1 and now my battery suddenly drains from 100% to 10% within a couple of hours. iPad shows I can now update to 17. Does anyone know if that fixes the battery problem? I’m afraid it might make it even worse.

I did the update to 16.6.1 just last evening and I can confirm the iPad battery drain remains as a priority issue for Apple to get fixed. It’s no longer funny and they need to take this seriously because it’s become a PITA.

Can’t comment on iOS v17 as when I try to check for updates, I just get that my model is up to date (iPad Pro 12”)

BTW - can this get any worse:(

That’s good to know as I see the v16.7 is now available for my iPad, which only changed in the last days. Previously the software update request reported my model was up to date. I’ll complete the update and see if this version does indeed fix the battery drain issue.

After the update to 16.7 on the iPad the battery drain continues with a run time of two hours resulting in a drop from 100% to 55%.

Not consistent though but during the above session the iPad was just streaming audio.

Will continue to monitor this but it doesn’t seem to be correct.