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is constantly having your ipad plugged in at 100% (while playing games, etc) going to damage the battery?

i have an ipad pro and i’ve been playing games on it pretty often, and i’ve been wondering if it’s okay to just leave it plugged in constantly while doing these tasks? using it in a similar way as u would use a laptop? or would it start damaging the battery?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 30, 2023 9:35 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2023 9:39 AM

Your iPad will suffer no ill effects through being connected to its Power Adapter for extended periods. Your iPad will automatically regulate and optimise charging - and will not overcharge the battery. 


When used in kiosk applications - where external power is connected for extended periods of time - the iPad may modify its charging strategy and limit battery charge to ~80% of maximum. This modified charging strategy is designed to reduce chemical ageing that might otherwise occur if 100% charge is maintained at all times.


Nominal 100% charging will be restored when a normal charge/discharge routine is restored.

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Apr 30, 2023 9:39 AM in response to starryhualian

Your iPad will suffer no ill effects through being connected to its Power Adapter for extended periods. Your iPad will automatically regulate and optimise charging - and will not overcharge the battery. 


When used in kiosk applications - where external power is connected for extended periods of time - the iPad may modify its charging strategy and limit battery charge to ~80% of maximum. This modified charging strategy is designed to reduce chemical ageing that might otherwise occur if 100% charge is maintained at all times.


Nominal 100% charging will be restored when a normal charge/discharge routine is restored.

is constantly having your ipad plugged in at 100% (while playing games, etc) going to damage the battery?

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