Battery drain issue on iPhone 14 Pro Max after latest iOS update

I recently updated my iPhone to the latest version of iOS, and since then, I’ve noticed that my battery seems to drain much faster than before. Even when I’m not actively using the phone, the percentage drops quite a bit within a few hours.



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Original Title: Iphone 14 Pro Mx Bttery Drain after Update

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 5:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2025 5:47 AM

What is the battery health of your iPhone? If below 80% the battery should be replaced and if it isn’t may exhibit symptoms like you describe.


Higher battery capacity usage is normal for several days after an upgrade. It’s typically caused by 3rd party developers that have not yet optimized their apps and widgets to run under the new iOS. When did you upgrade your iOS ?


Please do a forced restart and monitor battery usage for next 24 to 48 hours.


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Oct 9, 2025 5:47 AM in response to oliviacarter

What is the battery health of your iPhone? If below 80% the battery should be replaced and if it isn’t may exhibit symptoms like you describe.


Higher battery capacity usage is normal for several days after an upgrade. It’s typically caused by 3rd party developers that have not yet optimized their apps and widgets to run under the new iOS. When did you upgrade your iOS ?


Please do a forced restart and monitor battery usage for next 24 to 48 hours.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Oct 14, 2025 1:36 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Thanks for your response! My iPhone’s battery health is currently [insert your % — e.g., 87%], so it’s still in decent condition. I recently upgraded my iOS to the latest version just a few days ago, which might explain the higher battery drain. I’ll try doing a forced restart as you suggested and monitor the usage over the next 24–48 hours to see if it stabilizes.

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