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MacBook Air battery is draining faster after the Sequoia update

After updating my MacBook Air to macOS Sequoia, I’ve noticed a significant drop in battery performance. Previously, my MacBook could last more than 5 hours on a full charge, but now it struggles to hold more than 3 hours. Additionally, there are other performance issues I’ve noticed since the update, including Battery and MacBook Air general performance and so much lagging

Could you please advise on how I can fix these issues and restore my battery’s previous performance? I would appreciate any troubleshooting steps or guidance you can provide.

Thank you for your support.

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MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 7:44 AM

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mks049

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8 points

Posted on Oct 13, 2024 11:33 PM

May be some incompatible service is causing the issue. I had the same issue with my M1 Macbook air after the Sequoia update. For me, it was an old (not fully compatible with the latest OS I guess) web cam utility that was causing the issue. Uninstalled it and looks like it's back to normal.

Open Activity Monitor > Energy Tab. Sort by Energy Impact.

Stop/Uninstall the one that's impacting (highest number) the most.

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shelderr

Level 1

18 points

Sep 29, 2024 3:34 AM in response to Silexwael

The same problem on my m3 pro. I noticed that my laptop often turns on the screen at night, maybe this affects

Oct 11, 2024 2:09 PM in response to BDAqua

Everything is set to "No", but I feel it is not something related to this aspect.....even while I work, the Mac seems to require more energy.....

Oct 14, 2024 5:03 AM in response to AlexGrec

interesting, I'll give it a chance

Oct 22, 2024 1:56 AM in response to Silexwael

Macbook Air M2 2022 at first my battery last whole day without charge but after the update its like 8 hours a day i guess... also i felt even in the lid close the battery is draining

Oct 22, 2024 2:02 AM in response to Ali_abbas77

my M3 pro last 4/5 hours.......before the upgrade battery lasts all the day...I'm trying a lot of fixes, but nothing works....I hope that Apple will release a patch.....

Nov 6, 2024 3:40 AM in response to Silexwael

Yes, taking up so much battery even with just normal use.

Nov 7, 2024 6:39 AM in response to Silexwael

Mine as well draining fast.

Nov 8, 2024 4:55 PM in response to Silexwael

Same problem here on my M3 pro Macbook Pro. Before uptdate 5-6 hours without charging, after update 4 hours max

Nov 17, 2024 1:55 PM in response to Silexwael

I am facing similar issues. I am super upset after getting the update, which has ruined my battery life. Is it possible to go back to the previous version of the OS?

Nov 22, 2024 10:41 AM in response to Ali_abbas77

J'ai aussi un Air M2 et j'hésite toujours à faire la mise à jour

Je crois que je vais y renoncer

ghabin

Level 1

8 points

Nov 25, 2024 4:54 AM in response to Silexwael

same issue here, It's really pain, any solution to this Sequoia ?

Dec 23, 2024 3:44 AM in response to Silexwael

Same here. MacBook Pro 13" Apple M1 2020.

AlexGrec

Level 1

29 points

Dec 23, 2024 9:59 AM in response to Silexwael

It is completely nightmare to use MacBookPro on battery. Sometimes it lives only couple of hours. :(

etresoft

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56,212 points

Dec 29, 2024 6:26 AM in response to erikrmfr

erikrmfr wrote:

It does not even last a third of the day

Same here! My MacBook Air M2 on Sequoia barely lasts three days anymore!

Apple fix this!!!!!

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