Had a problem with battery drain when updating to second last version which was fixed in version 9.3. After updating to version 9.3.1 yesterday, the drain returned. Anyone with the same experience?
Apple Watch Series 7
Ensure iphone is in iOS16.3.1
Always update the iphone first, the updates come out in pairs.
Watch uses a LOT of battery
Force restart your watch i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.
Then Force Restart the paired iphone Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
Then make sure to turn off background app refresh and check walkie talkie is not accidentally turned on.
Try it for a couple of days especially if you sync photos to your Watch.
Then if still no better you can check for damaged or self-discharging battery...
How to check your Apple Watch battery fo… - Apple Community
If it’s OK
Unpair the watch and then pair it again.
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
If it still discharges unpair it and pair it again without restoring the backup.
Check that the iPhone is not using any security apps or VPN that can affect apps on the Watch. You don't need any of them and they can be incompatible with iOS16 on the phone.
see also
Apple Watch - Battery - Apple (UK)
Batteries - Maximising Performance - Apple (UK)
Exactly
Same with me... battery drain so quick and very slow to charge... now what do we do???
Really strange, but after updating my Apple Watch 4 to IOS 9.3.1, my battery drain issues were solved! At the end of the day, I now still have 60% left (1 workout and no battery saving mode).
I have an AW7, before the update my battery used to last more than 24h, now i have to recharge my apple watch twice a day..... My battery life is at 93%. Is this normal?
I m also facing same issue
Mine also.. couldn't figure out why.. started after updates and continues to worsen..
Battery drain WatchOS 9.3.1
