Is it okay to use the iPad while it is charging? Will it affect the battery?

My iPad battery sometimes runs low and I plug it in and continue to use it while charging. Is this safe for the battery to do so?

Yes it is safe to do so. I am using my iPad while it is charging right now. When the charge is complete, it will quit charging on its own. You will not hurt the battery.

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  • TS2634 1st gen iPad has suddenly quit showing that it's charging.  I found that if it's shut it down and plugged in for 12+ hours, it will charge, but when in use, the battery drains quickly.  When connected to the Mac, it doesn't link with iTunes.

    Is this a problem that can be easily fixed?  I'm guessing it's a problem with the charger connector, possibly??

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    At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
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  • Can i use my ipad while plugged in

    I want to know if using my iPad while it is plugged in will harm the battery. Mainly I would want to use it while plugged in to A/C, but I also would like to know about using it while plugged in to USB. I have the iPad with retina display and the older wide plug.

    Won't hurt it. I used mine plugged in all the time.
    You do realize, when plugged into USB, you're using as much power as the iPad is pulling from the USB, so basically it'll still drain as you use it.

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  • Can I use my iPad when it is charging

    Can I use my iPad when it is charging without hurting the battery?

    Sure, but it won't charge as fast.
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    How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
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    At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
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    Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
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    Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
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    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
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    Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
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    How to Save and Prolong the battery life of your new ipad
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  • Dual Monitors with MacBook Pro fails using the battery

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    When I begin use the battery am I obligate to use it until the finish or I can plug the energy cable in any moment?
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    These support article should encompass all of the information one needs to know about MBP batteries and the operation of same:
    http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446
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  • How can I use the battery and let it be perfectly healthy?

    Hello everybody!
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    Everything you need to know about your battery is contained in this User Tip from frequent poster neuroanatomist:
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    Is recharging when the battery is half-charged a bad habit ?
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    Third and last, load it 12h, then unload it normally till it went to sleep or hibernate.
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  • Using my macbook pro whole day with the power adapter , will it affect my battery? Please help

    Using my macbook pro whole day with the power adapter , will it affect my battery? Please help

    It doesn't affect the battery. You can use your MacBook Pro plugged in all the time without damaging the battery. You only have to be sure that you unplug it and run a battery cycle (drain the battery without letting the Mac turn off and charge it fully) at least once a month to keep the battery life.
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