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Apple Watch series one latest update 4.2 is it draining the battery

After updating the watch. The battery seems to drain far quicker that previously. I’m using Apple Watch series one with iOS 4.2 I usually get two days of usage as I only use for work but now the battery percentage tells me that it won’t last into a second day and will go into low power mode before the day is done.

Posted on Dec 13, 2017 10:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2017 10:11 AM

Hi


Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:


Apple Watch - Battery - Apple


Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:


Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


If your Apple Watch is experiencing significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, then it may help to follow these steps, which have previously resolved battery life issues for other users, including after software updates and/or switching to a new iPhone, when usage has not otherwise changed (check after each):


If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:


Install any available updates for apps on your iPhone.


Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together and then restarting your iPhone first:


If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness or sleep tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your Apple Watch to see whether there is a paused activity within any of them. If there is, end that activity from within the app on your watch (not your iPhone).

  • If in doubt, remove any such third-party apps from your Apple Watch.


Unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch:


Some users have previously experienced battery life issues in connection with using corporate profiles and/or Exchange Calendars. If you are using an Exchange Calendar, one or more of these steps may help:

  • Archive your Exchange Calendar for all items before today.
  • Remove / delete all old inbox messages relating to calendar invites (accept and decline notifications).
  • Create a rule in your Outlook Mail account that moves all future accept and decline replies, immediately upon receipt, into a separate mail folder that does not sync with your iPhone and Apple Watch.
  • Check your Exchange Calendar for errors.


Finally, it may help to:


Having tried the previous steps, if you are concerned that battery life is shorter than it should be, then I suggest contacting Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:

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Dec 13, 2017 10:11 AM in response to Chris16259

Hi


Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:


Apple Watch - Battery - Apple


Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:


Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


If your Apple Watch is experiencing significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, then it may help to follow these steps, which have previously resolved battery life issues for other users, including after software updates and/or switching to a new iPhone, when usage has not otherwise changed (check after each):


If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:


Install any available updates for apps on your iPhone.


Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together and then restarting your iPhone first:


If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness or sleep tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your Apple Watch to see whether there is a paused activity within any of them. If there is, end that activity from within the app on your watch (not your iPhone).

  • If in doubt, remove any such third-party apps from your Apple Watch.


Unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch:


Some users have previously experienced battery life issues in connection with using corporate profiles and/or Exchange Calendars. If you are using an Exchange Calendar, one or more of these steps may help:

  • Archive your Exchange Calendar for all items before today.
  • Remove / delete all old inbox messages relating to calendar invites (accept and decline notifications).
  • Create a rule in your Outlook Mail account that moves all future accept and decline replies, immediately upon receipt, into a separate mail folder that does not sync with your iPhone and Apple Watch.
  • Check your Exchange Calendar for errors.


Finally, it may help to:


Having tried the previous steps, if you are concerned that battery life is shorter than it should be, then I suggest contacting Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:

Apple Watch series one latest update 4.2 is it draining the battery

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