Messages Using Significant Energy-New Computer-Monterey

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Messages Using Significant Energy-New Computer-Monterey

I just bought a new MacBook Air a couple weeks ago and it is using the Monterey operating system. It was fully charged this morning and then the battery quickly died. I thought it was chrome because I was on that all morning but I was informed messages was the app using a lot of energy. When looking at my activity monitor, almost all of my energy use came from messages. If I open messages, my energy impact spikes up. What can I do to fix this?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 9:28 AM

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Answer 1

mario49

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Feb 17, 2022 10:02 AM in response to CharPup

Hello CharPup,

After reviewing your post, it seems like the Messages process is consuming a lot of energy. Try booting using safe mode and see if the issue persists.

How to use safe mode on your Mac

View energy consumption in Activity Monitor on Mac

Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need additional assistance.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a nice day.

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Answer 2

Feb 18, 2022 8:23 AM in response to CharPup

If you have a brand new MBA, I'd call up support directly, and have them talk you through it.

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Answer 3

Mar 30, 2022 9:31 AM in response to REDCAB

Looks like something's going on with your Messages. I've got mine on, and it's showing 0 energy impacts. Try turning Messages off and back on.

The only time my MBA shows any increase in temps is when I'm using Parallels to run Windows.

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REDCAB

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Mar 30, 2022 7:36 AM in response to CharPup

New MBA here too... same issue. It's very warm to touch.

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CharPup Author

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Feb 18, 2022 7:32 AM in response to mario49

I followed the directions to put the computer into safe mode but when I choose my start up disk, while holding the shift key, the only option says 'continue' and there is no option that says 'continue in safe mode'. I tried holding the shift key the entire time, even when startup options is loading. Initially, I got to startup options and pressed and held the shift key and selected my startup disk but if I click continue, it just reboots. There is no where that says safe mode. What am I doing wrong?

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Answer 6

Mar 11, 2022 1:05 AM in response to CharPup

I am having the same problem. I just got a new MacBook Air and noticed it getting very hot in comparison to previous MacBooks Ive had. After reading apple support I was looking at the Activity Monitor and also noticed that messages is using up significantly more energy than any other App. Would also love some recommendations

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