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iOS 17.4(.1) on iPhone 13 draining battery and phone heating up

I think my iPhone 13 Pro battery life reduced considerably and heats up after the 17.4 update. No change in apps or locations. I waited for an update to see if the problem would go away. Upgrade to 17.4.1 and the problem persists.

This doesn't happen all of the time.

Battery Maximum Capacity is 88%.

Typically when I look at Battery I see similar things. I run a GPS all the time and right now:


8% per day shouldn't be enough to drain the battery in half a day and heat up the phone. Gaia is showing 85% of activity, so other apps are far less.


Can an app be using more than it's showing?


I've read other battery overuse posts and a bad app is usually blamed. But I can't see that this is the case here and is tied to OS upgrade


iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Apr 12, 2024 9:00 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2024 3:48 PM

You give the absolute worst answers, it amazes me you even have the ability to be here in this capacity. Must be your skill set at gaslighting

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Apr 13, 2024 12:15 AM in response to MtnBiker

It surely is not iOS 17.4.1 because... It's possible there's a known issue with your device


I conducted a thorough search of this forum and uncovered numerous posts detailing similar issues across various iOS updates. This suggests that iOS updates may not consistently be the root cause. Below are a handful of examples extracted from the search results:


Refer to the following few links... These links below indicate this is not an iOS issue. Overheating issues with my iPhone - Actio… - Apple Community


iOS 16


iOS 15


iOS 14


iOS 13


Apr 13, 2024 12:16 AM in response to MtnBiker

It surely is not iOS 17.4.1 because... It's possible there's a known issue with your device


I conducted a thorough search of this forum and uncovered numerous posts detailing similar issues across various iOS updates. This suggests that iOS updates may not consistently be the root cause. Below are a handful of examples extracted from the search results:


The links I've found suggest that the reason for battery drain may not be solely due to iOS 17.4.1 update, but rather, it could be influenced by how an iPhone is utilized.


iOS 16


iOS 15


iOS 14

My battery drains so fast since upgraded to iOS14, mine is 7 Plus 256GB

IOS14 Health app battery drain is significant

Battery is draining fast after iOS 14


iOS 13

iOS 13 draining my battery

Re: iOS 13.1.2 Battery Drain on iPhone

Re: iOS 13.2.3 iPhone Update – Severe Battery Drain


iOS 12

iOS 12 iPhone 6s battery drain

iPhone SE battery draining fast with iOS12

iOS 12 battery drain too painful




Apr 13, 2024 12:13 AM in response to MtnBiker

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.


Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...


iOS 17.4(.1) on iPhone 13 draining battery and phone heating up

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