WatchOS 5.0.1 battery drain

Mine refuses to charge at all! I updated last night. I slept with it on and usually it charges in about an hour at my desk. 2 hours later I can't get it above 25 percent and its draining while its listing as charging. I dont know what to do!? Is there anyway to go back to the old OS? I tried a hard reset as well and that didn't work.

I'm having the same issue with my Series 4 GPS. Prior to installing 5.0.0, the battery life was excellent. Right after upgrading to 5.0.1 and doing the normal reboot. The battery has been draining significantly faster. It's very noticeable and even without being active or using the watch at all. I've also noticed that while I'm at home connected to WiFi, the drain isn't at much, but as soon as I go outside WiFi range, i.e., at work, the battery drain returns. I did not have this issue with 5.0.0. In fact, I could open the Workout app and being a 30 minute "outside walking" workout without losing a single percent of the battery. That is not the case right now. 😟

I have problem with series 3 charging. I read that watchOS 5.0 caused charging problems so watchOS 5.0.1 was quickly released. I had no problems with 5.0, with 5.0.1 may watch died on the first day after updating. It now last the whole day, but while on the charge with a full battery it chimes about once a minute signaling a full charge. This gets really annoying at night so I have to take the watch off the charger.

How many days did you wait? I bought my apple watch series 3 6 days ago and updated it 3 nights ago. I have notice that it drained faster than version 5.0 and while I was sleeping then it woke me up that I reach my goal. Funny and I was sleeping that time. So I called apple support and suggested to go on the store where I bought the item and ask for exchange. I don't really like going back to store and waste my time if it will fix the problem by itself. You said you restart it once and wait for few days. How many days? Does is still charge? Mine don't goes up and stop at 54% and this morning it was 49% and doesn't goes up.

I too am having this battery drain issue since update 5.0.1. I start my day off at 530 and at 100% and 2 hours later at 70 percent . By noon I’m down to 15-10 percent. Does anyone know if Apple will release an update to fix the issue.

Have you bought apple care for your watch? I bought apple care with mine and I asked for an express exchange and next day they process my request and after that the exchange watch arrived. With the courier service they used it is very fast and you don't need to go out from the comfort of your home. The package came with a returning package and tracking number so the service is very easy. Now my watch is working good.

So I did mail-in repair and because the store where I bought my watch was not successful with the registration of my apple care watch. Mail-in repair was not successful. They returned my watch but nothing change. They didn't repair my watch. I called apple support then I have requested an express exchange which was successful. Exchange watch arrived and I sent my watch. It is working good now.

My series 3 was fine also until 5.0.1 and now the battery lasts no longer than 12 hours. Did the usual restart, restore from backup and setup as a new watch. Took it into Apple and they ran some diagnostics on it. The battery is fine however as shown on in their report it states my watch requires an update. My watch and also iwatch app on my phone display the latest update??

I got my watch through my insurance company so have to contact them. 15 days out of warranty 😟

I am also missing a number of workout types in the list such as strength training. I was also missing open swim until I did another restore. Very strange

Has anyone noticed anything missing?

Mine started having issues charging today. It wouldn’t charge more than 50% this morning and now it won’t charge above 34% and loses battery life even while on the charger. Did you get yours to eventually charge? If so, how? Thanks!!

Hi. Mine was never goes up to 59% even I charge it until 5 hours. I was just scared to do more damage on the battery or charger so I stop. Did you buy your apple watch with apple care? If you did, you can request for express exchange. Chat with an apple support and they will give you further instructions. If you were not able to buy apple care for your watch. You can book a repair on your nearest apple service or book a mail-in repair so you don't need to go out from your house. They will pick it up and send it back to you. I had mine with apple care so I have my replacement watch and working perfectly now.

It is possible but I am sure they are working on it now. For now, for you to prevent further damage on your watch. If you are under warranty you can book a repair or diagnostic check on your nearest apple service or store. They will have an initial diagnostic check on your watch. If you have purchased your watch with apple care. You can do express exchange, that's what I did.

I have the exact same issue. Last night i updated to IOS 5.01 and by battery drain drastically. Usually i have remaining battery of 40 % by 8 Pm , today by 2 PM zero percent, all flat.

Can somone from apple please assist

Same with Apple Watch 4 LTE