Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

iPadOS 16.1

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.1 iPadOS 15.5

Short battery life on my Apple iPad mini (6th Generation) iPadOS 16.1

Cause 13 of 14: Wi-Fi is turned on

If Wi-Fi is turned on on your tablet, the power consumption may increase because your tablet continuously searches for available Wi-Fi networks.

Solution: Turn off Wi-Fi.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Wi-Fi"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Wi-Fi"

Press Wi-Fi.

Step 3 of 4

Turn Wi-Fi on or off

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Wi-Fi.

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn the function on or off.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.