iPad Pro 12.9 2023 battery drains quickly since iOS 17 update

Ever since the iOS 17 update my iPad Pro 12.9 (2TB 2023 model) battery life only last about an hour and a half. Before it was lasting about 6-9 hours. My daughter has the 11 inch 1TB model and is having the same issue. Can this be fixed?

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 5:14 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2023 1:42 PM

Hello MrsCampbell1,


We would like to see how we can help you with your iPad battery draining quickly. Which iPadOS 17 version are you currently running? Go to Settings > General > About for the version. If you are not already, please update to iPadOS 17.0.3 and test the issue for 48 hours. Follow the steps in this link to update: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


"Update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly

  1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
  2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
  3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
  4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
  5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do."


Cheers!


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Feb 19, 2024 7:25 AM in response to MrsCampbell1

As a follow up to my last post here, I received my new iPad Pro and have used it about a week now. So far, the battery seems to be holding fine. Perhaps the problem is hardware related and I got a good battery? If it's a software problem, it might be that I have something set to prevent excess drain, though I'm only guessing. I have location services turned off on most apps and many of those that do use it are set to use it only when active. I've also not set up a data plan. I've only got the cellular version to use the GPS for apps that download map information for offline use. Siri is mostly disabled and feedback to Apple is turned off too. Good luck.

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