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Siri draining battery on iOS 16.1

Why (not used) Siri is draining battery on iOS 16.1?

Battery condition - 100%, brand new iPhone 13 Pro Max (bought 2 months ago).

It happened after upgrade to iOS 16.1.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 12:35 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 10:40 PM

Try turning off Siri’s background app refresh. I tried it this morning after a suggestion from Apple tech support. Go to settings/general/background app refresh and turn off Siri. It made a huge difference for me running iOS 16.1.1 on a new iPhone 14 Pro.

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Nov 6, 2022 8:45 AM in response to bomberpoland

Greetings bomberpoland,


That's a fantastic question! From the screenshot you shared, it looks as though it was briefly used. during the timeframe you selected. If Siri was briefly accessed, even by accident, this could be why the you're seeing the usage. You can learn more about using Siri via the link below.


Use Siri on all your Apple devices


As for battery usage and maximizing battery life, you'll find the following article very helpful in getting the most out of your battery. You'll also find these tips outlined below.


Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


  1. "Update to the latest software."
  2. "Optimize your settings."
  3. "Enable Low Power Mode."
  4. "View Battery Usage information."
  5. "Plug in and power on your computer to charge your device."


Have a great day!



Nov 6, 2022 9:57 AM in response to bomberpoland

bomberpoland,


The usage section showed Siri was unexpectedly using more battery on your device. As the apps used determine battery runtime, completing the steps in the maximization article previously shared can help.


If you continue to have issues after 72 hours of maximizing the steps, reach out to Apple Support directly to further assist. iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support


Contact - Official Apple Support


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Best.



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