Have you noticed that your iPad is running slow? This can be very frustrating, especially when you need to access something quickly. A slow running iPad is not uncommon and can happen for a number of different reasons.
Your iPad is designed to last for a good amount of time, so you want to make sure it is properly optimized and running at its best to ensure you not only get the most out of it, but that you can also use it without it being slow.
Below, you will learn some of the different at-home troubleshooting methods you can use to jumpstart your iPad and stop it from running so slowly and keeping you lagged behind.
Speed Up Your iPad With These Simple Tricks
Turn Off the Device When Not Using
While it is common to leave your device on while it is not being used, this can actually cause it to run slowly. It is recommended that you turn the device off when it is not in use, as this can save battery, prevent background apps from running, and keep your device in tip-top shape.
In addition, turning your iPad off automatically triggers updates to take place, which is beneficial for you, as failure to keep your iPad updated can mean it runs slowly.
Restart the Device
A slow iPad may just be a fluke due to a malfunction with something you have open. Restarting your iPad is likely to fix the issue and in most cases, does. Give your iPad a quick restart and see if it starts running quickly as it should. If it does not, try one of the other troubleshooting options on this list.
Turn Off App Refresh
Most smart devices, tablets included, have a feature built into them that allows apps to check for updates and new content in the background. While this can be helpful, it can actually slow down your device and lead to poorer responses from the device itself.
You can turn off this feature to improve how quickly your iPad works and minimize the chances of the battery draining too quickly or running out of memory. To turn off this feature, go to Settings, General, then Background App Refresh, click Background App Refresh, toggle to Off.
Close Out of Apps
When you close out of an app, you expect it to close completely, but sometimes, it continues to run in the background. When apps run in the background, they hinder your iPad’s performance and can slow it down, especially as you open new apps or windows on the device.
One way to combat this issue is to force close apps when you are done using them. For a quick fix, simply restart your device, but remember that you will still need to force close them after you reopen the app or restart the device again.
Turn Off Animations
Your iPad comes with a multitude of different animations built into it that allow you to have the best experience when you utilize the device. These features, while nice, do use up space and can lead to your device running slower than it should.
To turn off these extra animations, go to Settings, then General, Click Accessibility, then tap Reduce Motion. From here, you can adjust the settings you would like to optimize your device’s overall speed.
Other Changes You Can Make to Speed Up Your iPad
- Turn off location services
- Turn off notifications
- Disable Siri suggestions
- Keep a good Internet connection
- Clear out your cache
- Backup media (photos and videos) to iCloud
- Delete unwanted files, media, and other information
- Install the newest updates
- Remove unused apps
Bring Your iPad into New York iPad Repair for Help Today
If you are struggling to make use of a slow iPad and every troubleshooting step you have tried has not worked, it is time to find a professional device repair expert.
At New York iPad Repair, we specialize in fixing broken and malfunctioning iPads and can quickly restore the speed your device used to have. All you need to do is bring your device into our service center and let our team have a look at it.