How to fix the lag issue on iPad Mini 5 after updating to iOS 16? (Step-by-Step Guide)

Recently, I updated my IOS version 15 to 16.0.1 and facing a lag issue on iPad Mini 5. So in this article, we will cover some things in which you can minimize the lag issues.

When Apple releases a new OS version, everyone wants to update it fast but keep in mind the new update can bring some bugs so you have read reviews and opinions on social media or Apple’s official platform. Once you cleared all things are good then update your IOS to the next level.

According to my experience, I updated my iPad Mini 5 (5^th Generation) and faced lag issues when I play the PUBG Mobile game. On OS version 15, there was no lag but after updating my OS 15 to 16, faced a lag issue on my iPad.

So in this article, we will guide you and show you some settings in which you can reduce the lag problem on iPads or any iPhone that you are using.

Fix lag issue on iPad Mini 5 after updating IOS 16

Follow the steps mentioned below then you will be able to reduce the lag issue in iPad Mini 5 on OS 16.0.1:

Update your iPad

Make sure you are using the latest version of the OS, according to Apple news the Apple has released OS 16.0.1 version for users. Ensure that you have been updated and using the latest version. if not then you have to update it first.

Apple releases the 16.0.1 OS version to fix some bugs, so might be your bugs will fix after updating OS 16.0.1. You can check and update your OS version > Settings > General > About > or software update.

Turn off the Background App Refresh

Stop the background app refresh option, after doing this you can save your iPad battery health as well as stop the internet-consuming apps. Your internet connection will work properly. According to the Apple software team the “the Background App Refresh” option is used for:

Allow apps to refresh their content when on Wi-Fi in the background. Turning off apps may help preserve battery life

How to stop background app refresh? Follow the instructions mentioned below then you will be able to turn off this option:

• Go into the settings
• Find the General settings and click on it
• Click on Background App Refresh
• Turn off the Background App Refresh.

Turn off the Location and Tracking

Some apps have required location and tracking services on Apple devices. By default, this option is on, you have to turn off this option when you play games or don’t want to show your location.

How to turn off the location and tracking? Follow the instructions then you will be able to turn off the location and tracking option on iPad Mini 5:

• Go into the settings
• Click on Privacy settings
• Turn off the location services as well as Tracking.

Reduce the Motion

You can also reduce the motion option on your iPad, after reducing motion you can get better performance on your iPad while playing games such as PUBG Mobile.

How to reduce the motion on iPad Mini 5? Follow the main instructions mentioned below then you will be able to reduce the motion on iPads or any Apple device:

• Go into the Settings
• Click on Accessibility Settings
• Turn off the Reduce Motion.

According to Apple, the reduce the motion is used for:

Reduce the motion of the user interface, including the parallax effect of icons

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Conclusion

Recently, I updated my iPad and faced a lag issue but after these settings, almost reduced lag issues on my iPad Mini 5. Make sure you follow all instructions and settings then you can also reduce lag issues especially while playing games on iPad.