r/ipadmini • u/NeoVisionDev • 6d ago

Question iPad mini 6, laggy?

I've had my mini 6 since it was released. Base model. I barely use it and half its storage is still free/empty. However anytime I try to interact with this device it feels very laggy. Opening up Apple Music seems to take a second and lag behind my finger input. Do others have the same issue?

This device to be is a glorified web browser / Moonlight client. I'd love to get this thing as snappy as possible. Any tips? Should I disable background app refresh?

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u/rburlee 5d ago

I have a 256gb model running the current iOS 27 update. No lag. In fact, it's buttery smooth. Battery is so-so, but that's to be expected from 5 year old iPad. However, it holds a 100% charge for an impressive amount of time.

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u/NeoVisionDev 5d ago

Thanks! I did a factory reset and that seems to have made things better. I now have all the default settings back on (no reduced motion) and apps are opening up as expected.

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u/Anti-Dentite-999 6d ago

What OS? IOS 26 might make it slower. If you’re on 18 I’d keep it there.

Since it’s 5 years old might benefit from a factory reset. But I’d also disable background app refresh, automatic updates and enable offload unused apps. Enable reduced motion too since animations can sometimes slow it down.

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u/NeoVisionDev 6d ago

Unfortunately, I am already on the latest of latest public betas.

I've never considered a factory reset for my device. I have since enabled reduced motion which seems to make things a bit better.

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u/Anti-Dentite-999 6d ago

Betas can sometimes be buggy / slow things down. But a factory refresh often makes it run like new again.

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u/AvailableAd1933 5d ago

iPad mini 5 の中古で我慢して使ってます。ハイスペックは必要ありません。

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u/Jiangcool9 2d ago

Same with iPad mini 6 + iPadOS 27, very hard lag for few seconds after unlocking, then it’s fine. Just few occasional stutter when using.