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Q: Iphone 5s battery drains fast after ios 7.1 update.

Am I the only one who seems to be experiencing this? My iphone 5S battery seem to drain much faster than usual, and charge longer. I heard that the new update is supposed to increase battery life, and read comparison threads regarding other iphones that are capable of a much better battery life than mine.

 

I've had my phone for 3 months, never have dropped it once or anything of the sort, if that matters. My battery drains to 50% within an hour or so after intense use on the lowest level of brightness, and I seem to lose about 5-7 percents when on standby for 5 hours or so. Is this normal? Is it perhaps due to the fact that I am mostly using 3g, and applications that require more processing such as tumblr (graphics and gifs) as well safari? I'm just worried that my battery may be draining to quick, despite the update which's supposed to make it much better according to many people.

 

Thanks.

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1, Battery life

Posted on Mar 11, 2014 8:30 PM

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  • by htownfirefighter,

    htownfirefighter htownfirefighter Aug 19, 2014 6:26 PM in response to Sdf1981
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    Aug 19, 2014 6:26 PM in response to Sdf1981

    Well its obvious after 5+ months of a bad battery drain and no fix from apple.  All the hard resets and other BS they say will fix the problem.  After turning off all the "smart phone" services so you have a dumb phone still didn't work.  I have found a solution.  Buy a Samsung, works great battery lasts a long time and worse case you can buy a replacement or spare battery for 19 bucks at any battery store.  And if you have a problem you can walk right in and they will help you.  You don't have to make a special appointment for permission to see them. I'm done with apple, for good!

  • by gabechen96,

    gabechen96 gabechen96 Aug 23, 2014 11:45 PM in response to Rainxwater
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    Aug 23, 2014 11:45 PM in response to Rainxwater

    Hey! GUYS! I Found a fix! iPhone Battery Drain, 7.1.2, I Have A FIX!

    This is a guide I posted!  It took me a total of 10 hours of Apple Store trips and self trouble shooting to find this solution so please feel free to use it!  Also, feel free to leave comments inside it and ask questions if you need clarifications.

  • by alexanderyst,

    alexanderyst alexanderyst Aug 24, 2014 12:15 AM in response to gabechen96
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    Aug 24, 2014 12:15 AM in response to gabechen96

    Upvote!

  • by Goodwell,

    Goodwell Goodwell Aug 24, 2014 3:26 AM in response to gabechen96
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    Aug 24, 2014 3:26 AM in response to gabechen96

    we appreciate your effort but i am afraid it didn't work for me, i have removed my icloud and iTunes accounts all together, i have put wifi off and removed sim card, removed all application, battery is calibrated, reset all setting, but still my iphone 5s drains battery at a rate of 6% per Hour. Also about it drains the same amount in the airplane mode - will ios 7.1.3 solve this problem ?

  • by allanfromboston,

    allanfromboston allanfromboston Sep 13, 2014 4:52 AM in response to Rainxwater
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    Sep 13, 2014 4:52 AM in response to Rainxwater

    I have the same problem. the phone used to go for days without charging. did all the things they recommended with no luck Even restored the iphone as a new device. I am disappointed that the software update has rendered the iphone in this condition. It has also made the wifi on the iPhone has less range. I have read where they said it is the router. It is not the router as the iPhone used to have the range in the apartment and The ipad that has not beed updated to the latest iOS  still has the wifi range.

  • by Hannah_Kay91,

    Hannah_Kay91 Hannah_Kay91 Sep 14, 2014 7:58 PM in response to allanfromboston
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    Sep 14, 2014 7:58 PM in response to allanfromboston

    Mine has been doing this since the update also, I have found that closing all of my background apps ESPECIALLY any camera apps slows down the drainage. My brightness is also turned down as low as I can handle it.

    I am really hoping that this has been rectified for the iPhone 6 because I am planning on upgrading soon but might wait for a customer review before I take the plunge!

    Best of luck.

  • by Sicilian,

    Sicilian Sicilian Sep 16, 2014 2:40 AM in response to Rainxwater
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    Sep 16, 2014 2:40 AM in response to Rainxwater

    Will be interesting to see how the iPhone 5S battery works with iOS 8.

  • by MaciPhoneiPod,

    MaciPhoneiPod MaciPhoneiPod Sep 16, 2014 2:49 AM in response to Rainxwater
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    Sep 16, 2014 2:49 AM in response to Rainxwater

    It's an iOS problem. Update firmware to iOS 8 and see the difference!

  • by jasonvoor1313,

    jasonvoor1313 jasonvoor1313 Sep 16, 2014 2:56 AM in response to Rainxwater
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    Sep 16, 2014 2:56 AM in response to Rainxwater

    Go to app store and download battery doctor should have 136 star ratings

    Run you battery down to 1% if you cant plug charger in till apple logo and unplug do this till its fully empty .

    Now charge close all apps turn wifi bluetooth off and put on airplane mode and keep the battery app open .run the clean opimze and leave till  the app plays a sound when charged this app saved my iphone 4s drain on 7.1.2

  • by jasonvoor1313,

    jasonvoor1313 jasonvoor1313 Sep 16, 2014 3:07 AM in response to jasonvoor1313
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    Sep 16, 2014 3:07 AM in response to jasonvoor1313

    Forgot to say once downloaded look at the battery section to see what apps are or system settings are using more power mine was gps and facebook  very detailed app

  • by Sicilian,

    Sicilian Sicilian Sep 28, 2014 3:42 AM in response to jasonvoor1313
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    Sep 28, 2014 3:42 AM in response to jasonvoor1313

    How is everyone's iPhone 5S battery doing with iOS 8? I don't see any updates on this thread and I am very curious.

     

    To the person above, I no longer have an iPhone but have an iPad mini and can see usage information by app by settings-->manage usage.

  • by Indivine,

    Indivine Indivine Oct 2, 2014 11:56 PM in response to Rainxwater
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    Oct 2, 2014 11:56 PM in response to Rainxwater

    I pretty much have the identical problem and my phone is also only about 3 months old. Suddenly the battery drains like yours so fast within a few hours. Now I have to carry the charger with me everywhere I go hoping I can charge it again.  I wonder what and if Apple will ever respond.  Thanks for asking the question.

  • by jtrulson,

    jtrulson jtrulson Nov 1, 2014 3:09 PM in response to pacorob
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    Nov 1, 2014 3:09 PM in response to pacorob

    So so helpful, thank you! Problem fixed!

  • by Sazaidi,

    Sazaidi Sazaidi Dec 4, 2014 3:06 AM in response to jtrulson
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    Dec 4, 2014 3:06 AM in response to jtrulson

    hi

    my iphone 5s battery is drained 3 times a day and i have to put on charging several times

    it runs out even though phone is not being used

    i m so fed up of iphone

    pls guide me whats the problem ?

     

    whether i need to go on samsung ?

     

    thanks

  • by Indivine,

    Indivine Indivine Dec 4, 2014 5:47 AM in response to htownfirefighter
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    Dec 4, 2014 5:47 AM in response to htownfirefighter

    I took mine to the Apple store and since it was still under warranty they replaced it with a new phone and now I do not have that problem.  You might also try and check if you have turned the "bright" too high, also check notifications and stop most of the notifications and background refresh stopped, this will all save battery life.

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