When your older iPad® is beginning to slow down, it can seem part of an inevitable decline. It’s common that devices slow down with age as apps become more advanced and demanding, but that’s not necessarily what’s bogging yours down, as Apple® builds products to last. To get an idea of whether you need iPad repairs or just a few tweaks, try the following tips to improve performance.

How to Give Your iPad's Performance a Boost

1. Turn Off App Refresh

Background App Refresh is the function that pulls in data, such as emails or notifications, when you’re not actively using an app. Apply this process to a large number of open apps, and it’s no surprise that your device is slowing down. 

Turn this off by going to Settings>General>Background App Refresh. This frees up operating power to use with current apps and operations, which should speed up performance.

2. Free Up Storage

iPads have a generous, though limited, amount of storage space. When it’s nearly full, there’s little room for managing app data and other functions. Try deleting all your unnecessary content. 

Go to Settings>General>iPad>Storage. There, you’ll see your available storage and a list of apps showing what’s taking up the most storage. Delete seldom-used apps and try moving videos and pictures to iCloud® to free up space. If this doesn’t work, the hard drive may be failing from damage or age, and you’ll need to take the device to an iPad repair professional.

3. Update the Operating System

Apple offers free operating system upgrades periodically. These are designed to improve performance by resolving bugs discovered in the system. You’re not reaping the benefits when you use older software, so stay on top of updates. 

Go to Settings>General>Software Update to see if you’re up to date. There, you can turn on automatic updates, so you won’t have to worry about it in the future. Apple recently released iPadOS® 15 and a list of compatible models. If your older device isn’t on the list, consider buying a new iPad, as your current model's generation will soon be obsolete.

Whether you’re considering iPad repairs or a replacement, visit Experimax Middleton. These Apple product specialists repair a range of devices, including MacBook® laptops, iPad tablets, and iPhone® devices. They also stock a large selection of pre-owned devices, which they regularly update on their website. Stop by to see the friendly team at 149 South Main Street, Suite M, Middleton, MA, 01949, or call (978) 304-0134 to discuss iPad repairs.