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Since the release of iOS 17 and the new iPhone 15s, Apple has faced a period of serial bugs, including screen issues on the iPhone 15 Pro, overheating issues and unexpected shutdowns.
While iOS 17.3 has just been deployed, most of these bugs are fortunately behind us. However, after each update of Apple’s mobile OS, many people deplore a deterioration in their battery life. The days following the release of a software update indeed see the appearance of bugs, very often concerning the battery. This is why several minor updates usually follow the release of one big update.
If you’re one of the unlucky ones whose battery life has gotten worse since installing iOS 17.3, here are some tips to improve it.
1. Be patient
When you install a software update on your iPhone, it’s normal for your battery to drain faster for a few days. This is because your device performs a number of tasks in the background during this period, thus consuming more energy than usual. Your battery life will return to normal once all these tasks have been completed.
You can try restarting your iPhone to improve the situation. Either way, it won’t hurt him!
2. Change a few settings on your iPhone
To improve the battery life of your iPhone running iOS 17, you can:
- reduce the brightness of your screen;
- Turn off Wi-Fi Assist, which uses cellular data when your Wi-Fi connection is weak or slow: Go to Settings > Cellular Datathen scroll down to disable the service WiFi Support ;
- reset network settings: go to Settings > General > Transfer or reset iPhonethen select Reset > Reset network settings ;
- use dark mode – it really makes a huge difference: go to Settings > Brightness and displaythen select Dark under the section Appearance.
3. Update your apps
The problem may not be with iOS, but with other apps. Particularly after an OS update, as updates usually follow for third-party applications. So make sure all your apps are up to date before continuing with your battery diagnosis.
To update all your apps, open the App Store app, then click your profile picture. Scroll down to Updates available to check for new app updates. You can choose to update each app manually, or click Update all.
4. Analyze your battery usage
If the problem persists after completing the previous steps, it’s time to find out what’s consuming your battery power. Is this a malicious application? Fortunately, it is very easy to check this.
Go to Settings > Battery. Among the numerous data in the menu, you will be able to consult the section Battery usage per app. You can check for each application the usage time – on screen and in the background – and the percentage of energy it consumes.
This information can help you understand why your battery is draining too quickly. In this menu, you can for example:
- detect an app that is consuming a lot of power in the background: turn off its background activity to check if your battery life improves;
- spot charging problems;
- analyze poor performance of your battery, for example seeing that its charge is decreasing rapidly.
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5. Check if your battery needs replacing
If your iPhone is several years old and you use it a lot, your battery may need replacement.
To find out if this is the case, go to Settings > Battery > Battery health and charging and check the Maximum capacity. If the percentage displayed is less than 80%, your battery is worn out and it is time to have it replaced.
6. Avoid overheating your iPhone
If your iPhone often overheats, this can damage it, including damage to the battery. So avoid overheating situations (leaving the iPhone in the sun, or in a car in the middle of summer, for example) and, when your iPhone is already very hot, put it down until it cools down. If it is not dangerous, you can also remove its protective case while it cools down.
7. Wait for the next iOS update
Unfortunately, some bugs slip through the cracks. In this case, sometimes the only thing to do is wait for Apple to fix the problem and roll out a new update.
Hoping that the new update solves your problem without bringing new ones! Regardless, despite the risk of bugs and battery issues, it is always recommended to install the latest updates – especially because they contain security fixes that will protect you from potential cyberattacks.
Source: ZDNet.com