How to Fix iPhone 15 Pro Battery Drain After iOS 18?

Since upgrading my iPhone 15 Pro to iOS 18 yesterday, I've noticed a significant and rapid decrease in battery performance. The battery is draining much faster than usual, even during periods of minimal usage. I've checked for background processes, optimized settings, and ensured all apps are up-to-date, but the issue persists. Has anyone else experienced this after the update, or is there a recommended troubleshooting step I may have overlooked ?


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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 9:20 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2024 3:16 PM

guys, I just did a downgrade on ios17 I don’t have the ios18 features now but my battery is brilliant, and I can normally use my phone…I can’t believe apple does such a thing on a new phone I mean iPhone 15 Pro came last year on the market how is that considered as old….downgrade to ios17 that is the best you can do…or if you didn’t update don’t to that!


ios17 is really stable and battery and performance are no problem



!!! Do the downgrade fast, while it’s still signed, soon they will remove it !!!


Download iOS 17 File on ipsw.me and restore it on iTunes



IMPORTANT


sync all your data to iCloud, Apps and Home Screen etc. needs to be screenshoted because it’ll be deleted and you can only restore things from iCloud, Backup Restore won’t work only the Data from iCloud will be restored that does NOT include apps and lock/Home Screen wallpapers

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Oct 20, 2024 6:11 AM in response to blackjackinink

Subject: Urgent Complaint About Severe Battery Drain After iOS 18 Update


Dear Apple Support Team,


I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment regarding the severe battery drain issue I have experienced on my iPhone 15 Plus after updating to iOS 18. Before the update, my battery usage was consistently between 6-9% per hour, which was perfectly manageable. However, after the update, I am now experiencing an alarming usage of 12-15% per hour, even with similar usage patterns.


This significant drop in battery performance is unacceptable for a premium device, and I am not alone in this. Numerous other customers have reported the same problem, and it is frustrating that Apple seems to be ignoring these complaints. I’ve been a loyal Apple customer for years, but this lack of response to such a widespread issue is pushing me, and many others, to reconsider our loyalty.


If this issue is not addressed promptly with a solution or update, I will be forced to switch to another brand, and I believe many other customers will follow suit. Apple’s reputation for quality and reliability is at stake here, and ignoring customer concerns will undoubtedly lead to a loss of trust.


Please prioritize this issue and provide a solution as soon as possible.


Sincerely,


Ezio

Nov 12, 2024 9:45 PM in response to blackjackinink

Not sure still how long I need to endure and live with this issue. iPhone used to work well all these years but suddenly after upgrading to iOS 18, phone gets switched off after overheating & I'm disconnected due to battery draining on iPhone 15 plus, unable to use iPhone normally since release of iOS 18. Not acceptable for someone who uses it for official purposes.

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