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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Low Power Mode

Make the battery last longer when you are running low.

iPad · iPadOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Settings

Tap the grey Settings app on your Home Screen.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Settings

Tap the grey Settings app on your Home Screen.

Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap Battery

In the list on the left, tap Battery.

Example Settings screen with Battery highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Power Mode

Tap Power Mode, or Low Power Mode if that is what appears on your model.

Example Battery screen with Power Mode highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Turn it on

Select Low Power Mode. A yellow battery icon appears at the top of the screen while it is on.

Low Power Mode turns itself off again once the battery reaches around 80 per cent charged.

Example Power Mode screen with Low Power Mode highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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