I used to have all these graphs and stats about the maximum capacity and health of the battery. After iPadOS 26, those features are gone. What gives?? Did they hide it in some other menu? This seems unfair!
iPad Pro, iPadOS 26
Checking the Battery Health is only supported on some iPad models in iPadOS 26:
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copied from: How to check battery health and history on your iPad - Apple Support
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That's ridiculous! Where do I file a complaint?
Presumably you have recently updated to iPadOS 26. Along with many other changes, the manner in which battery performance is presented has changed to some degree - however, the ability to access Battery Health has not changed.
Until relatively recently, unlike iPhone where this capability has existed for many years, only recent models of iPad are able to natively display battery health via iPad settings. These models are:
Additional information can be found here:
How to check battery health and history on your iPad - Apple Support
For older models of iPad that don't have the battery health feature, there are software packages available that can access battery cycle count. Popular choices for Mac are Coconut Battery and iMazing - whereas iMazing is available for PC.
https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/
The are also third-party shortcut scripts available that can semi-automate analysis of your iPad's analytics files - and provide a calculated estimate based upon the charge-cycle count. If this method is of interest, try using a Google search for "iPad battery health shortcut".
Warning: Be aware that running third-party shortcuts, downloaded from external sources, carry risk - in that they may not work, may be malicious, or may export private/sensitive data from your device. Use shortcuts entirely at your own risk; if anything goes wrong, you're on your own.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your iPad battery holding charge, you might be best advised to have your iPad tested. If you directly contact Apple Support - and explain your problem - you can request a remote battery diagnostic. The tests will confirm the status of your battery - and other elements of your iPad’s health.
Alternatively, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store would provide opportunity for your iPad to be similarly tested by the Apple technicians - after which you can explore your available options.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
You can contact Apple Support using the Contact Support link at top-right of this page. You can also initiate a support case using the excellent Apple Support App; if not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
Where did all the battery stats go? iPad model a1980
