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iPhone 14 Plus iOS 16.4 Battery Drain

I recently purchased an iPhone 14 Plus and updated it to iOS 16.4. However, since the update, I have noticed a significant decrease in battery life. My phone is draining its battery much faster than before, even when I am not actively using it.

I have tried restarting my iPhone and checking the battery usage stats to see which apps are consuming the most power. I have also disabled background app refresh and location services for apps that I don't use frequently. Unfortunately, these steps have not resolved the issue.

I am reaching out to the Apple community section for assistance in resolving this problem. Has anyone else experienced similar battery drain issues after updating to iOS 16.4? If so, have you found any solutions or workarounds? Apple should take necessary actions. why a trustable company do like this to its customers?

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Posted on Mar 29, 2023 10:27 AM

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The Cryptonomicon

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Posted on May 21, 2023 6:19 AM

RESOLVED!

I've been dealing with the battery drain issue since upgrading to iOS 16.4. I tried implementing various battery-saving settings. That didn't work. I tried updating to iOS 16.5. No dice. I tried signing in and out of iCloud. Nada.

Finally, I had enough and called Apple Support. This resulted in a three-hour support call where we were able to fix the issue. It appears that iOS 16.4 didn't load properly on my iPhone. We therefore restored my iPhone to factory settings, downloaded iOS 16.5 again, and restored my apps/data from an iCloud backup.

I used these resources to complete the process:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup

Since going through this process, my battery consumption has more or less returned to what it was before the iOS 16.4 upgrade. Just make sure you follow the instructions carefully. That is, make sure you have an iCloud backup to restore from and that you've signed out of Find My iPhone beforehand.

I hope this method helps all of you.

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May 4, 2023 8:58 AM in response to Ladyjopan

The Rapid Security Response updates are very definitely only for security. They are very small files.

May 4, 2023 9:03 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

I’m not blaming the RSR - it was 16.4.1 when my battery woes started

May 4, 2023 9:06 AM in response to hants_scot

hants_scot wrote:

I’m not blaming the RSR - it was 16.4.1 when my battery woes started

I didn't say you were. I wasn't responding to you in any way. I was responding to Ladyjopan.

May 4, 2023 10:59 AM in response to rak1ras

Thanks for the link. We live in hope. 🙁

May 4, 2023 11:38 AM in response to rak1ras

rak1ras wrote:

It's not an issue that only affects some people.

Then I must be special. I have no battery issues. And I pay pretty close attention.

May 6, 2023 2:25 PM in response to Ladyjopan

I have already officially complained.

May 10, 2023 9:15 AM in response to Chillymiked

16.5 is apparently due to be released on Monday - so fingers crossed!! 🤞

May 10, 2023 11:54 PM in response to aramana

I have also encountered the same issue with my iPad Pro version 16.4.1. Despite trying all possible solutions, the problem remains unresolved.

rak1ras

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May 18, 2023 10:35 AM in response to LaLa4558

Could someone who has installed IOS 16.5 as soon as possible report if it solved the battery problem 🤞🏻🙏🏻

rak1ras

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May 18, 2023 10:36 AM in response to rak1ras

Could someone who has installed IOS 16.5 as soon as possible report if it solved the battery problem

ghales

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May 20, 2023 11:02 AM in response to Ladyjopan

I did the same thing. And I’m regretting that decision! I wish Apple would address the battery drain issue over giving us emojis or access to sports news.

May 20, 2023 11:23 AM in response to ghales

Agreed. The day I get a new phone, no more iOS updates for me. The more bells and whistles, the more problems.

Good luck to us all.

May 20, 2023 11:54 AM in response to mimzoe

Yup! I feel your pain - similar performance. My battery health is at 90%. Can I ask what yours is? Do you think that may be a factor?

ghales

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May 20, 2023 11:57 AM in response to hants_scot

My battery health prior to the 16.4.1 mine was 99% and as of today it is 96%.

May 24, 2023 12:37 PM in response to rak1ras

Oh, no… every issue/solution seems so random. Frustrating!!

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