Battery drain since updated to 15.7.8

Phone pretty much useless since updating to 15.7.8. Settings battery health indicates 93%. When using phone if battery charge gets to about 80% phone starts to glitch/freeze and is shutting down. When go to power up tells me phone needs to be charged. Phone now only reliable if it is plugged in and charging at all times. Phone is a refurb 1st gen SE. No issues until days preceding update being available to install and ever since installing the update.

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 8:45 AM

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Aug 7, 2023 8:50 AM in response to Maz808

Changes in software such as upgrades may introduce new features which may add to power drain and heat generation. Check Settings > Battery feature to see if there are apps or services running that use a lot of power. If there are, decide if you need them running all the time, can turn off a service when an app is in the background, or disable the feature completely. Read this support article to learn about the battery health feature. —> iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support


Referring to the "Your battery's maximum capacity" section of the support article: iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support

"A normal battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under normal conditions." In other words, if maximum capacity is below 80%, the battery is below normal performance and worth replacing. You can still use a device with a lower health percentage than 80% but for optimal usage you may wish to consider having it changed when it reaches 80% battery health.


Go to this web site for information about how to request battery service for your iPhone: iPhone Battery Repair & Replacement - Apple Support


For cost and availability, enter your model information in the "Get an estimate" box at the bottom. (I will let you do this since the answer will depend upon the country where you are located.)


For instructions on how to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service click here --> Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service - Apple Support



Aug 7, 2023 9:17 AM in response to Maz808

If you believe it is not behaving normally get APple to have a look at it.


Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations


How to make a Genius Bar appointment

1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

2. Go to "Get hardware help".

3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"

4. Sign in with your Apple ID


Aug 7, 2023 9:06 AM in response to Limnos

Battery health is fine at 93% Battery is not holding charge for any length of time. Phone indicates it is at about 80% of a full charge. Phone is then glitching and shutting down of own accord. When I go to turn it back on it tells me it needs charged even though it was charged to 100% in the morning as in a few hours earlier and was at 80% before it decided to shutdown. I have not changed my behaviour on the phone and it was fine before the update dropped. I have even tried removing some apps.

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Battery drain since updated to 15.7.8

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