Yes, it’s safe to leave your iPad plugged in for long flights. Just use a good charger, keep a fan blowing on it, and make sure it’s in a well-ventilated spot to stay cool.
Its optional but yes, it’s fine to leave it plugged in. You can unplug once the plane is at descent if you prefer.
For long haul flights i recommend you are flying on 30 fps as a standard, Most iPads are addicted to overheating.
Also as @Sphinx mentioned, You can optionally position the camera to the floor but if you have the OLED ipad screen type then you should use the scenic camera (i have the LCD), You should also turn your brightness down all the way, its for battery and for it to not overheat.
Conclusion with basically everything right there narrowed down
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1 or M2): The best option with unmatched performance, a large screen, and mini-LED technology that avoids burn-in risks.
iPad Air (M1): A fantastic budget-friendly alternative that balances power and price.
iPad 10th Gen (My Ipad): A solid choice for Infinite Flight with good performance at a reasonable price. While it doesn’t have the advanced display tech of the Pro or Air, it handles the game well, especially at medium settings.
Flight Tips:
Graphics Settings: Use 30 FPS for long-haul flights to prevent overheating and save battery. Keep other graphics on medium or low for smooth gameplay.
Brightness: Lower the brightness to reduce heat and improve battery life.
Camera Positioning: you can point the camera at the floor during long flights to avoid static images on the screen (optional). For OLED screens (if available in the future), use scenic views to avoid burn-in.
Cooling Tips: Use a fan and ensure your iPad has good ventilation. This helps keep it cool during extended use.
Woah, you gave quite a detailed explanation. I agree with you, and several other users. I am safe and able to apply the points you mentioned. I’m not really FOMO with high graphics, performance is a priority. My iPad’s screen is IPS Retina, so probably not too worried about burn-in.
I should also add that my iPad never has had overheating issues during long flights, I just turn graphics low, brightness down, and it doesn’t feel warmer than usual later on :D
I checked the battery section, there are no related options. This feature only exists in the most recent series, or in the flagship class, such as the pro series.
Thanks for the reply. Is the sensitivity too sensitive? because when I tried it, the sensitivity was very high, even though I had set it to low in the application settings.
I personally didn’t find the sensitivity too awfully high… or maybe I just prefer more sensitivity? I also don’t remember playing around with the sensitivity settings.
Not to sure about it, I used to do what spinx told me to do on the Iphone 11, and it slowly started to screen burn on the sides so I stopped doing it ever since I noticed it.
When charging, the iPad likely won’t turn off if it is running a game like IF. It is designed to not turn off unless you manually press the off switch when running a game. There is also a ‘low power mode’ which conserves battery better when playing games, which can be on at anytime. Lastly, the iPad is okay to leave on for long haul flights, just try to turn down the brightness and leave it on charge.
I appreciate your explanation; I really need this. But…
Wouldn’t this potentially decrease CPU performance as power-saving mode works? Or is that the mode you mean in games settings that drops FPS by 10 FPS?
As far as I know, the LCD on the device is only IPS Retina, but interestingly, can burn-in occur like OLED/AMOLED? I think with a fairly wide screen span for an iPad, the heat should not be trapped too much under the screen, which is relatively smaller than the iPad screen like the iPhone 11.
