iOS 18 Update Battery Issue: iPhone Users Complain Facing Severe Battery Drain Problem After Latest Update

iOS 18 update caused several iPhone batteries to drop significantly causing the device to overheat. The users who faced issues with their older iPhone models complained on X about the battery drain issues, shared funny memes.

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Cupertino, September 18: iPhone users eagerly waited for the iOS 18 update started experiencing battery drain issues. The users said that the new update ruined their iPhone's battery life. Apple's latest operating system has introduced several new features that users want; however, with every update, some users face troubles like with battery, performance and other areas.

In 2023, the iPhone 15 Pro models started experiencing a battery heating issue after the iOS 17 update. According to reports, users have had problems with their device's battery since the latest update. Some users took on X to bring out their frustration, while some shared memes making jokes about the iPhone battery drain.



Most users complained that their iPhone battery life was severely affected due to the latest iOS 18 update. iOS 18 Released For iPhone Users Worldwide for Free To Download, Offers Striking Features, Personalisation and More. googletag.

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twitter.com/9SF20gCcLZ — N 𓀠 (@NSB693) September 16, 2024 The issue was experienced mainly by users who owned older versions of the iPhone. Some posts suggested that the latest update mostly affected the iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13.

Since updating the device could trigger many background activities, device owners need to be careful while downloading and installing it. Reports said that the new iOS 18 update would consume more power, and the battery calibration would also provide false information that it was draining faster. A user complained that his battery drained to 67% after one hour when he charged it to 80% and didn't use it.

Steps To Follow if Your iPhone Battery Is Affected by iOS 18 iPhone owners need to be patient while the iOS 18 update is installed. Once done, they can reboot their device and update their applications to resolve the issue. Further, they can dim the brightness of their respective iPhones, turn off the Wi-Fi assistant, and even start using it in "Dark Mode," as per an older report by ZDNet .

If the battery needs replacing, a notification titled 'important battery message' will pop up on the device's screen. Apple iPhone users can also go to the settings and check the battery's maximum capacity. The company advises users to keep the device away from extreme temperatures beyond 35 degrees.

They can remove cases if it increases the heat. Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Alert Feature Receives US FDA Approval; Check Compatible Devices. iOS 18 was rolled out on Monday and included a wide range of changes in home screen customisation, messages, passwords, and more.

It was rolled out for devices including the iPhone XS, iPhone SE (second and third generation), and all the newer models. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 18, 2024 09:13 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.

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