Apple Watch Battery Draining suddenly after Software Update

And last year did they fix it at the end? I really tried everything, unpairing, factory reset for iphone, but for me this battery drain continues on whenever I login back to my icloud account... Really really disappointed, tried everything I read across forums

Hi, my reply was intended for DaanJeuken as noted in my reply.

Im sorry to hear your issue is not resolved. I suggest getting back in touch with Apple Support and request a follow up. If you don’t have it yet, request the Apple Case Number so you can track your service request easier.

If it’s an iCloud issue I doubt a software update will resolve the issue. But that’s a question for support.

Same issues with me…after updating it to ios 10.5 my battery drains so fast even if i’m not using it..imagine that my battery health is at 100% till now…i’m working from home and barely use my apple watch..before it last for 2 days even if i’m using it but not it stays up to 1 day only..I hope that the new ios 11 can fix the battery issue.

Jeff Donald wrote:

I’ve helped and solved hundreds, if not thousands, of customer’s issue with the simple process above.

1. The way the forum is designed, "above" is not easy to locate.
2. If one store manager has found it necessary to do this thousands of times, then thousands of Apple support agents must have done it millions of times. Why should it become necessary?
3. Where does one look to find Apple's statement recommending your simple solution to a problem afflicting quite a few Watch owners?

Apple Watch has been out for about 10 years. So, if it is 1000 over 10 years, that 100 a year divided by 365 days or about 1 watch every 4 days. Not a large number in overall scheme of things. The store is also near (about ½ mile from airport) an International destination that attracts visitors from around the world. Our numbers would be much higher than average. This is not to mention that in a larger urban area an Apple Store services watch sold on internet, and multiple Walmart, Target and Best Buy purchases.

Again, you’re assuming facts that aren’t in evidence. Why would Apple issue a statement, when leading causes are variables in how owners use and charge Watch and 3rd party software quality and how customers use the software. You do understand Apple can’t control any of that, correct?

Read the owners guide to your model Apple Watch and associated links to additional Apple Support articles.

Apple Watch User Guide - Apple Support

Since engineering is involved, potential issues with your Watch may have been identified or need additional diagnosis. That is not the vast majority of users in my opinion. Just to clearly state my opinion, the vast majority are experiencing issues caused by the user and or 3rd party software quality.

It’s normal for Apple devices to consume extra battery capacity for a day or two after a Watch OS update or upgrade. Watches and iPhones have routine maintenance activity to perform. The activity is generally restricted as much as possible to allow users to continue using the Watch after an update. But variables in how owners use and charge their devices can interfere with completion of background tasks. Third party software only complicates the issue.

>>Since engineering is involved, potential issues with your Watch may have been identified or need additional diagnosis.<<

What do you think that sentence acknowledges? You got engineering involved. Follow through with them and follow their advice.

What issue with the Watch would not involved engineering, except for physical abuse?

I'm going to do rely on what Apple support told me during two calls: it's a known issue and Apple may be working on it.

I’m having the same issue. I tried updating the software but it freezes in “preparing” mode. Yesterday it worked fine. Now what?!?

Mine did the same thing

My watch is doing the same thing and it’s very frustrating! The battery drained so quickly yesterday, I thought that I didn’t charge my watch before leaving the house! Something has got to give!

We can't - the latest watch software update just gets stuck 'preparing'.

Same thing! Right after this update. I did all troubleshooting. Fully charged after pair and unpaired. Woke up this morning completely dead.

Same issue, battery draining in a few hours and can't update apple watch software as it is stuck in "preparing". This is so frustrating.

Same thing happened to me! My phone updated last night and I used my Apple Watch for 3 hours after it charged all night and now it’s dead.

Same issue here, it sucks, urgently need a fix, Apple is dropping, sigh~