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Aaaahhhhaaa!

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How to fix fast battery drain on iPad Air after update?

Since the update my battery on my iPad Air is draining fast.

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Original Title: Battery drain

Posted on Oct 17, 2026 12:30 PM

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sberman

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Oct 17, 2026 2:40 PM in response to Aaaahhhhaaa!

See this article.

If the battery in your iPhone or iPad drains too quickly - Apple Support

Your iPad has many tasks to accomplish immediately after a software update. They will tax the battery for a short time until they complete.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377988