battery reading stuck at 100% (iPad3)

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battery reading stuck at 100% (iPad3)

My battery display on my new iPad (3rd gen.) is stuck at 100% even after using it for a couple of hours. It happened last week and I was able to fix it by turning off the percentage display under settings and turining it back on. Now that I've recharged, the problem has come back. I've also tried to reboot by holding down sleep and home but that doesn't work. I've read that other people have had this problem with the iPad2, but most of them blamed it on an iOS update. Just wondered if anybody has experienced this with the iPad3, and if so, can you offer a solution?

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Posted on Mar 26, 2012 9:03 AM

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Answer 1

May 28, 2012 7:31 AM in response to erwin_cepeda

Having the same problem, I tried everything everyone else suggested except the complete restore. I installed a free battery app - Battery + - and it seemed to "nudge" the setting. I then uninstalled the app and have recharged several times since then with no problems. did that fix it or was it just a coincedence? I have no idea, but it was painless.

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Answer 2

Apr 21, 2012 10:14 AM in response to jmtnewtoapple

Having the same problem on my brand new ipad 3. after the first time I charged it the battery stuck at 100%. Tried all the suggestions to reboot, reset, turn off the indicator but nothing worked. I just installed a third party app to monitor the battery (Battery Boost Magic Free) and it started working. Don't know yet if this is permanent.

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Answer 3

Philly_Phan

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Apr 21, 2012 10:22 AM in response to jmtnewtoapple

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.

If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."

Finally, if the Restore doesn't work, let the battery drain completely. Then recharge for at least an hour and Restore again.

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Answer 4

May 27, 2012 10:26 PM in response to jmtnewtoapple

Same problem here with my Ipad 3... after restore it decreased to 94% and now is stuck.... STUCK AT 94% is frustrating....

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