There have been reports of iOS 16.4.1 battery drain issues following the recent update. This can impact the iPhone 14, 13, 12, 11, XR, X, 8, and both SE models. Fortunately, there are ways to help slow the drain down. Here’s how to fix iOS 16.4.1 battery drain issues.
iOS 16.4.1 battery drain issue fix
To fix iOS 16.4.1 battery drain issues, users are advised to:
- Confirm that you are on the latest version of iOS.
- Check for updates to see if there are any new patches available.
- It’s common for Apple to roll out additional fixes shortly after deploying a new patch.
- Avoid long video recordings.
- Video recording isn’t just a demanding task, but it also increases the heat being generated.
- Try to break up video recordings into chunks to help keep your phone cool and lessen strain on the battery.
- Set your brightness to “Automatic.”
- By letting your phone drop the brightness in darker environments, you will see a huge boost in battery life.
- Check background app battery usage.
- Head to Settings > Battery and look at the apps using up battery life.
- Considering removing those apps that are sucking up resources in the background.
- Check your iPhone’s Battery Health.
- Go to Settings > Battery and look for the Battery Health number.
- Users should expect the Battery Health figure to drop between 5-10% each year, depending on usage and recharge habits.
- When Battery Health drops to below 80%, Apple will recommend a battery replacement.
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