iPad battery drains after updating to 16.3.1

Both my iPad 2 and iPhone 8 batteries drain FAST since update to 16.3.1. What to do?


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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 1:55 PM

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Do you have the “Clean Energy Charging” option on your iPad as described in my previous post? If you do turn it off.

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 1:33 PM

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Jul 28, 2023 4:41 AM in response to CR-M3

After spending many years as a software integrator on the Microsoft platforms (corporate policy to avoid Apple), I have been enjoying my personal use of Apple products. Unfortunately the original quality of this product, especially in regard to software integrity, has resurrected some of my frustrations from those working days. Apple need to get back to basics here and sort out their QA of software releases.

Aug 8, 2023 5:44 AM in response to Loppear71

Yes this is getting tiresome now and Apple are slow to respond. My latest issue with the iPad is when the touchscreen doesn't respond. The connected keyboard works to allow the security access but without the touch it's a dead duck! Power off by pressing Power / Home and after a restart the problem is resolved.

Not sure if this is an old issue prior to the last software upgrade - new to me anyway.


My days working working with crappy Microsoft are being relived with this Apple software quality.

Will anyone get real at Apple and bring back proper QA procedures?

Sep 20, 2023 2:21 PM in response to Langros1

I did the update to 16.6.1 just last evening and I can confirm the iPad battery drain remains as a priority issue for Apple to get fixed. It’s no longer funny and they need to take this seriously because it’s become a PITA.

Can’t comment on iOS v17 as when I try to check for updates, I just get that my model is up to date (iPad Pro 12”)


BTW - can this get any worse:(


iPad battery drains after updating to 16.3.1

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