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User profile for user: Natitionatsu
Natitionatsu
User level: Level1 25 points
Feb 13, 2024 10:40 PM in response to simomonster
After the latest update my Apple Watch doesn’t even like half day. I was just wearing it and didn’t even use for the gym that day. I am really disappointed. Hope this problem solved in next update.
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User profile for user: SiriSmiles
SiriSmiles
User level: Level1 16 points
Mar 26, 2024 3:49 PM in response to simomonster
I was dealing with the same issue on my Apple watch and have tried many Apple recommended fixes but what works for me is changing the Apple watch to a simple watch face and also tweaking a few settings of different Apple Watch features and now it is giving me much better battery performance for the steps you can refer to this15 Apple Watch Battery Saving Tips That Actually Work
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User profile for user: Rusoleg3
Rusoleg3
User level: Level1 30 points
Nov 1, 2023 10:28 AM in response to simomonster
Come on, currently it’s draining out in half a day… I’m exercising but that stinks… what’s up Apple guys?
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User profile for user: Ezrider123
Ezrider123
User level: Level1 22 points
Sep 20, 2023 8:26 AM in response to simomonster
mine also draining rapidly, within 15 hours. Used to hold at least 24 to 36 hours.
User profile for user: janetfromprospect
janetfromprospect
User level: Level1 25 points
Feb 25, 2024 7:33 AM in response to janimac62
My watch started doing the same thing 2 days ago. Last night it was fully charged after hours of charging. I put it on and in less that 3 hours it was down to 60%. What's going on? I really hate wasting my time trying to figure out what the problem is and getting answers from Apple, like turn off the features like heart rate, etc. - one of the reasons for buying this watch. My watch is less than 2 years old and this is already starting to happen.
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User profile for user: em1016
em1016
User level: Level1 15 points
Dec 19, 2023 11:23 PM in response to simomonster
what fixed it for me was completely resetting the watch and setting it up as a new watch instead from a back up. Now it lasts me into day 3. Before it would be complete dead within 1 day and half.
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User profile for user: janimac62
janimac62
User level: Level1 15 points
Feb 6, 2024 5:42 AM in response to simomonster
I had a full charge on my AW1 at 12:30am. When I woke up this morning at 7:45, it was at 74%. In just a bit over 7 hours, the battery drained 26% while I was sleeping. It is progressively getting worse. Very disappointed.
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User profile for user: Av8r92
Av8r92
User level: Level1 9 points
Nov 4, 2023 6:34 AM in response to simomonster
I found this solution in another thread…
check your phone for the App “Moby Face”. If you have it, delete it immediately!! I did and my watch returned to pre-update battery life
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User profile for user: angelfromiowa
angelfromiowa
User level: Level1 14 points
Feb 6, 2024 8:34 AM in response to simomonster
Came here looking for similar tips. Apple’s lack of addressing the watch battery issue is frustrating. I miss the days of wearing my watch for a week before charging. I’ve tried deleting everything extra but it’s no use. Apple watch’s poor battery charge time is making it a lot easier for me to breakup with my Apple watch and not worry about purchasing the next model as this one goes to the new technology graveyard. I’ve become a caretaker to my watch instead of having it take care of my needs.
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User profile for user: justacustomer
justacustomer
User level: Level1 56 points
Nov 1, 2023 11:19 AM in response to simomonster
The problems with watchOS 10 probably involves more than just 3rd party app(s).
When watchOS 10 first came out my watch updated automatically. I’m one of the unlucky few whose watch started using too much power. Using extra power after a major update is common for a couple days. After two weeks, my watch still had to be recharged several times per day (not acceptable). This was not an issue with watchOS 9.6 (there is no way to go back).
I have some draconian steps and a configuration that gets my watch through a day on one 90 minute charge, but NOT back to pre-watchOS10. My settings remove or disable much of what makes an Apple Watch special…but it’s better than a frequently dead watch.
As a side note, Apple Technical Support has been consulted twice: online and in-person at an Apple Store Genius Bar. Diagnostics pass, my watch has never been wet, and my S4 is not covered by a warranty.
Apple Tech Support is aware of the problems and tried to solve my issue but ultimately provided two options:
1) trade in my watch for a new S9 (net cost $400) or
2) replace the battery even though it has 84% capacity ($299 cost for battery capacity over 80%, $99 replacement battery capacity less than 80%).
Neither option seems all that great…yet.
Here are some tricks and tips that might increase an Apple Watch’s daily battery use with the current watchOS 10:
- Adjust display settings. The display is one of the biggest battery drains, on S4 through S6. Reduce display impact by adjusting the brightness, reducing the amount of time the display stays on, and disabling the always-on display for S7 and newer.
- Reduce the number of notifications. Every notification that appears on the screen requires the watch to wake up and use battery power. Try disabling notifications for apps that you don't use often and/or try setting notifications to silent delivery.
- Turn off haptics. Every time the watch has to send a haptic, a small vibrator has to use battery power.
- Remove apps from the Smart Stack. While this is a new feature, on my S4 it seems to consume significant power.
- Delete 3rd party apps. Some 3rd party apps are not behaving well with watchOS 10. Delete the 3rd party apps on the watch AND on the iPhone.
- Disable location services, especially for the Apple weather app. Apparently the weather app frequently checks location and retrieves weather for the location, even if your location is not significantly changing. Remove all but one weather app location. Completely removing the weather app may help too.
- Turn off background app refresh. Complications will still update in the active watch face. Other apps will refresh when you open them or a watch face with corresponding complication.
- Turn off as many features as possible. Many Apple Watch features use battery power, even when not actively using them. For example, the heart rate sensor, GPS, and Wi-Fi can use battery power. Try turning off these features to save battery life.
- Use Power Saving Mode. This mode disables certain features to extend battery life.
Here are some additional tips that may help improve battery life on watchOS 10:
- Unpair and re-pair Apple Watch. This can sometimes resolve battery life issues.
- Restore Apple Watch from a backup. This can also help to resolve battery life issues.
- Reset Apple Watch and do not restore from a backup. This can also help to resolve battery life issues.
If these fail to help with the short battery life:
- Contact Apple Support. If you're still having trouble with battery life, contact Apple Support for assistance. Do not expect good technical support from these Apple Community Forums, there are a few trolls who generally make condescending and smug remarks.
If you are not happy with watchOS 10, share your concerns directly with Apple at Feedback - Watch - Apple
Hope this helps your situation!
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User profile for user: gomezlucy12
gomezlucy12
User level: Level1 8 points
Feb 14, 2024 12:09 PM in response to Natitionatsu
same thing is happening to me around the same time😭 this week i noticed that my apple watch that i charge to 30 percent didn’t last me more than the usual. i use it when i go to work and the 30 percent would last me from 9-5 but now it only lasts like 5 hours. also i charger my watch to 100 percent the night before and when i woke up and put it on it was at 80 which is normally at 98 when i put it on in the morning 🫤
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User profile for user: RonFav
RonFav
User level: Level1 14 points
Jan 30, 2024 6:16 AM in response to simomonster
I noticed it also and I am very disappointed with Apple
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User profile for user: Mleonardi4848
Mleonardi4848
User level: Level1 14 points
Mar 9, 2024 12:23 AM in response to Ezrider123
My Ultra Iwatch battery is draining fast less than 1/2 day already dead. I bought my Ultra Iwatch in LA 26 Dec 2023
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User profile for user: Dah•veed
Dah•veed
User level: Level9 64,837 points
Sep 10, 2023 5:56 PM in response to simomonster
The Ultra's description from Apple states the battery can last 36 hours. If you got 48 count your blessings.
Apple does not play such a dirty trick as you suggest on its valued customers.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5.2; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6.2; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
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User profile for user: 3159cigany
3159cigany
User level: Level1 12 points
Jan 4, 2024 6:20 AM in response to Rusoleg3
won't last a full day, and worry not to be able check my pulse
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