ipad pro 13 keeps charging even though its at 100%

My ipad pro 13 keeps charging even though its at 100%. i’ve only had it a couple weeks. i do have the 80% disabled because its just not enough for me. but i noticed it when i woke up and it was still charging. it had about 14% charged it, gave it about 8 hours to charge and came back and it was still charging at 100 percent. went into settings on battery. saw it was at 100% for a couple hours. but it still had the charge symbol. it’s supposed to automatically stop charging……

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 10:04 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2025 10:40 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.  The iPad will indicate that it is connected to external power at all times that adequate power is available.


If you have limited the battery charge to 80%, your iPad will occasionally charge to 100% - this being necessary to maintain the battery at peak efficiency and calibrate the charging process. This behaviour is normal.


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.


More information about iPad’s battery management can be found here:

About iPad and iPhone Charge Management Feature – Apple Support

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Jul 2, 2025 10:40 AM in response to taehwapak

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.  The iPad will indicate that it is connected to external power at all times that adequate power is available.


If you have limited the battery charge to 80%, your iPad will occasionally charge to 100% - this being necessary to maintain the battery at peak efficiency and calibrate the charging process. This behaviour is normal.


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.


More information about iPad’s battery management can be found here:

About iPad and iPhone Charge Management Feature – Apple Support

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