Reports of iOS 17.3.1 battery drain issues have been floating around the community. The recent update may have an impact on iPhone 15, 13, 12, 11, XR, X, 8, and both of the newer SE models. This list also includes the Pro, Plus, and Mini models of these iPhones. Thankfully, there are some steps users can take to help fix battery drain issues.
iOS 17.3.1 battery drain issue fix
iPhone users who are currently updated to iOS 17.3.1 and are facing battery drain issues are advised to follow these steps:
- Ensure that you are using the latest version of iOS.
- Regularly check for updates to identify any new patches available.
- Apple often releases additional fixes shortly after deploying a new patch.
- Monitor background app battery usage.
- Navigate to Settings > Battery and review apps draining excess battery life.
- Consider uninstalling apps that excessively drain the battery in the background processes.
- Use automatic brightness adjustment.
- Allowing your phone to adjust brightness in darker settings significantly enhances battery life.
- Check the iPhone’s Battery Health.
- Access Settings > Battery and locate the Battery Health indicator.
- Expect the Battery Health indicator to decline by 5-10% annually, depending on usage and the device’s charging habits.
- When the Battery Health falls below 80%, Apple will recommend a battery replacement.
- Avoid recording long videos.
- Video recording not only strains your device but also increases heat generation which drains battery life.
- Consider breaking up video recordings into shorter parts to maintain your phone’s temperature and reduce strain on the battery. Users can easily edit the videos into longer versions using apps like iMovie.
Looking for more iPhone guides? here’s the full list of iOS 17 Compatible iPhones and the fix for Check In not working on iPhones running iOS 17.
