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Apple Watch SE Battery Health Dropping after each update!

I have only had the Apple Watch SE for about 6 Months now! Every time I update the software, the battery Health ALWAYS drops!


Updated to WatchOS 8 on Monday, September 20, 2021

Battery Health Dropped from 100% to 98% on Monday, September 27, 2021


Updated to WatchOS 7.0.1 on Monday, October 11, 2021

Battery Health Dropped from 98% to 97% Today on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 *** soon as the battery charged from 14% to 100%!


The charge cycle count is only 92!

What am I doing wrong???

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8

Posted on Oct 13, 2021 5:20 PM

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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
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Posted on Oct 13, 2021 5:34 PM

To understand Apple Watch performance and its relation to your battery, see:

Apple Watch - Battery - Apple

Apple Watch Battery and Performance - Apple Support


“Battery life” is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. Maximize both and you’ll get the most out of your Apple devices, no matter which ones you own. See the "Tips for Apple Watch" section in:

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


If the battery drains too fast after an update, see all the replies to:

Battery Drain since watchos 7.4 - Apple Community

WatchOS 7.5 battery drain - Apple Community

FWIW, in some cases, unpairing the watch, completely erasing it, then pairing and restoring the backup will resolve the battery draining issue after an update. (Simply unpairing and pairing again may not work.)

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Also, some people have found that simply waiting a few days after an update resolves the battery draining problem.


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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
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Oct 13, 2021 5:34 PM in response to funmilayo256

To understand Apple Watch performance and its relation to your battery, see:

Apple Watch - Battery - Apple

Apple Watch Battery and Performance - Apple Support


“Battery life” is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. Maximize both and you’ll get the most out of your Apple devices, no matter which ones you own. See the "Tips for Apple Watch" section in:

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


If the battery drains too fast after an update, see all the replies to:

Battery Drain since watchos 7.4 - Apple Community

WatchOS 7.5 battery drain - Apple Community

FWIW, in some cases, unpairing the watch, completely erasing it, then pairing and restoring the backup will resolve the battery draining issue after an update. (Simply unpairing and pairing again may not work.)

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Also, some people have found that simply waiting a few days after an update resolves the battery draining problem.


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Apple Watch SE Battery Health Dropping after each update!

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