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Old 13-04-2016, 20:18
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I regularly used my IPad a good 12 hours a day, I normally leave it plugged in as I don't go anywhere bar the desk I sit it, I I'm wheelchair bound and housebound, rather than a lazy git.

But it seems to be going down a good 80 percent in that 12 hours even if I leave it plugged in.

Normally use it for radio, and playing Football Manager Mobile.

Could it be my charging lead, or the adapter I use to charge it with
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Old 13-04-2016, 20:39
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Try turning off all but essential push notifications, close all open apps and switch off any unnecessary location services.

That said, games eat power these days.
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Old 13-04-2016, 20:41
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Sounds daft I have a double USB Charger plug, could it be that
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Old 13-04-2016, 20:49
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Probably a poor charger not putting out enough power - had this with an Android phone when charging in the car when being used as a sat nav. It used to drain the battery despite being charged. A new charger solved it.
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Old 13-04-2016, 20:52
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Probably a poor charger not putting out enough power - had this with an Android phone when charging in the car when being used as a sat nav. It used to drain the battery despite being charged. A new charger solved it.
So the lead more than the adapter plug then, a shame as the lead I bought only a few months ago from Amazon it's RRP was getting on for 60 pounds and got it for a tenner
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Old 13-04-2016, 20:57
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For some reason my brightness was on full, even though it was set to auto brightness, maybe I need to reset my ipad
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Old 13-04-2016, 21:08
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So the lead more than the adapter plug then, a shame as the lead I bought only a few months ago from Amazon it's RRP was getting on for 60 pounds and got it for a tenner
Was it a branded one?

Both the charger and the lightning cable are important. I always recommend Anker as a brand for things like this unless you go for the official Apple products
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Old 13-04-2016, 21:13
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Was it a branded one?

Both the charger and the lightning cable are important. I always recommend Anker as a brand for things like this unless you go for the official Apple products
Yes but chucked the box out so I can't remember.

Yes I Love Anker, I have a glass screen protector, and a Bluetooth Keyboard from them.
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Old 13-04-2016, 23:54
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Do you still have the lead and adapter that came with the iPad? If so have you tried them to see if it is any better?

I have a mains adapter which also has 2 usb sockets on the top but I rarely use it as it doesn't appear to have anywhere near the same charging ability as the Apple adapter.
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Old 24-04-2016, 22:52
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You need a 2.4A 12w charger for the iPad Air, like the one that came with it.
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Old 25-04-2016, 17:04
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have you tried another device's charger in that plug socket? I've just found out I have a dodgy socket in my flat when a friend couldn't charge his phone properly. Moved wall socket and it was fine. Some devices work fine in that socket (??).
Otherwise, might be time to buy a new charger? Have you asked Apple if constantly using the iPad on power hungry games while it's on charge can cause problems?
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Old 25-04-2016, 20:27
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Get a PC or if you feel its needed another Apple machine, much better for desktop use.
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Old 26-04-2016, 13:10
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Get a PC or if you feel its needed another Apple machine, much better for desktop use.
I'm sure op will appreciate your helpful reply
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