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Battery Draining on Apple Watch after 8.1 Update

I updated my apple watch 2 nights ago to ios 8.1 and ever since it is dying in 5 hours. Before I would wear it from 6am - 10pm. No problem. Now it is dying so fast!


It is literally useless now.


Is there anything I can do?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 1:10 PM

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Nov 6, 2021 12:53 PM in response to SmallFish24-

Greetings, SmallFish24-.


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We can understand why you’d want to resolve the issue with your Apple Watch battery lasting for less time than expected.


First, Restart your iPhone  and Restart your Apple Watch. Then, check out the following resource to learn about how to get the most out of your battery: Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


If the issue continues, consider providing additional information. 


  • What types of apps do you use with your Apple Watch?
  • Has anything changed with your usage?


We hope this helps! Thanks for being a part of the community.


Sincerely.

Battery Draining on Apple Watch after 8.1 Update

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