Even though this is an older thread, I want to add a troubleshooting checklist that might be of use.
If a device is slow only when we're using the internet but it works well otherwise, then the internet connection speed and quality needs investigation. Also, you probably should reset your router and also reset network settings on the iPad (under General-->Reset-->Reset Network Settings), and limit the number of browser tabs you keep open.
However, if the device itself is sluggish no matter how it's used, on the internet or off, here are some suggestions.
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Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad
- Be sure you have the most recent version of iOS. (Settings-->General-->About, to see the "Version")
- Remove any apps you're not using and any images in the Photos app that you don't need. (You also can check to see what's using the most storage by going into Settings-->General-->iPad Storage.)
- Close the multi-tasking apps running in the background. (Double-click the Home button to see recently used apps and then swipe each one up to close them.)
- Disable the background app refresh. (Settings--->General--->Background App Refresh)
- Turn off automatic app updates. (Settings-->iTunes & App Store-->App Updates)
- Clear cookies, cache and website data in Safari.(Settings-->Safari-->Clear History and Website Data. Then Safari-->Advanced-->Website Data.) This data is only meant to be temporary storage, and leaving it here for a long time can cause all sorts of glitches.
- Try a simple restart. Press and hold the sleep/wake power button until the red slider appears. Drag the slider to turn your device completely off. After the device turns off, press and hold the sleep/wake power button again until you see the Apple logo.
- Try a hard reset or reboot. Press and hold the sleep/wake power button and the home button for about eight seconds. This will force the device to turn off. If it doesn't automatically restart, just press and hold the sleep/wake power button until you see the Apple logo.
- Perform a sync/backup (either with iTunes on your computer or with iCloud -- whatever you normally do). This should be done frequently. It ensures you have a good backup, and it also frees up a substantial amount of space (including removing the stored iPad Analytics/Diagnostics & Usage data which only can be removed with a sync/backup), and it can can clear up a myriad of problems.
- More involved, but it can be quite effective especially for older devices: Completely erasing/resetting the device and restoring it from backup or setting it up as "new device" can fix many problems. It's imperative that you first perform a complete backup, unless you simply want to remove everything you've saved and restore the device to factory settings and start from scratch. Research this first and be 100% sure you're comfortable taking this step, or do it with Apple Support or someone with experience guiding you through it.
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Other posters might have additional suggestions, too. Fingers crossed something here will do the trick! Best wishes, and be safe and well, everyone.❤️
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