How to check battery health on iPad

Understanding how to check battery health on iPad is essential for every user seeking optimal performance. A robust battery is the lifeline of your device, and knowing its condition—such as maximum battery capacity, charge cycles, and battery cycle count—helps you plan timely maintenance. By accessing battery health data or searching for maximum capacity percent in analytics data, you can gauge your iPad’s original capacity over time. This guide introduces key concepts and lays the foundation for protecting your iPad’s longevity and performance with smart battery care practices. Discover simple tips for longevity, whether you own an iPad Air or newer iPad models.

Monitoring your iPad's battery health helps maintain performance and plan timely replacements. Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics to toggle on Share iPad Analytics for detailed diagnostics. For advanced insights, download the Battery Stats Shortcut or check if your device’s battery replaced status aligns with its performance. This guide covers all methods—from built-in tools like tracking complete charging cycles to using party apps—with visual walkthroughs for every step. Learn how security analytics improvements ensure accurate reporting for your device.

1. Built-in Battery Health Check (2024 M4 iPad Pro & M2 iPad Air)

Apple introduced direct battery health tracking in their 2024 iPad Pro (M4) and iPad Air (M2). Here’s how to access it:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Battery
3. Tap Battery Health

Review Key Metrics:

• Maximum Capacity: Current charge retention vs. original (e.g., 92%)
• Cycle Count: Total charge cycles completed
• Manufacturing Date: Helps estimate battery age

2. Checking Older iPads (Analytics Log Method)

For iPads without a Battery Health menu, use this workaround:

Step 1: Enable Analytics Sharing

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Privacy & Security



3. Tap Analytics & Improvements



4. Tap on Analytics Data



5. Search on Sys And Select Any
6. Toggle on Share iPad Analytics



7. Open the File and tap on



8. Open the Folder



9. Scroll Down and tap on logs



10. Open The BatteryHealth

Step 2: Locate Battery Data

After 24-48 hours, return to Analytics Data.

1. Select the latest log (e.g., Analytics-2025-03-05.ips.ca.synced)
2. Search for MaximumCapacityPercent

3. Advanced Method: sysdiagnose Logs (No Analytics Sharing)

Reddit users discovered a way to bypass analytics sharing:

1. Trigger sysdiagnose:
   • Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power for 1.5 seconds
   • A screenshot will be taken—ignore it
2. Wait 10 minutes, then go to Settings → Privacy → Analytics Data
3. Search for sysdiagnose, select the newest .tar.gz file, and save to Files
4. Extract the archive → Open Logs → BatteryHealth → BatteryHealth.log

4. Third-Party Tools for Detailed Insights

A. coconutBattery (Mac/PC)

Avoid manual log searches with coconutBattery:

1. Connect iPad via USB
2. Open coconutBattery → iOS Device tab
3. View:
   • Design Capacity: Original mAh rating
   • Current Charge: Present maximum
   • Temperature History: Heat exposure trends

B. iMazing (Cross-Platform)

iMazing provides cycle counts and health grades. Navigate to Device → Battery.

5. Shortcuts Automation

1. Install a Battery Health Shortcut from trusted sources
2. Run the shortcut → It extracts MaximumCapacityPercent automatically

6. Signs Your Battery Needs Replacement

• Rapid Drain: Lasts 4 hours on moderate use
• Sudden Shutdowns: Powers off at 10-20% charge
• Swelling: Physical deformation (rare but critical)

7. Apple’s Replacement Guidelines

Check Apple’s guidelines:

• Eligibility: Below 80% capacity or ≥ 1,000 cycles
• Cost: $99-$129 at Apple Stores
• Warning: DIY kits risk damaging components

8. Optimization Tips

• Charge Smart: Keep between 20-80%
• Avoid Heat: Don’t charge in direct sunlight
• Disable Background Apps: Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Off

By regularly checking your iPad’s battery health, you ensure longevity and avoid unexpected issues. While newer models simplify tracking, older devices remain manageable through these methods. For severe degradation, professional replacement restores peak performance.

About the Author

Zaid Changwadiya is a tech writer with expertise in mobile devices and diagnostics.