The new generation of the operating system iPhone, iOS 18is available from this Monday for the models that support it and will be joined this Friday by the iPhone 16 that Apple puts on sale. As is usual with each new iOS release, the first version, in this case iOS 18.0, represents for many users an impact on the device’s battery. And this year it is happening again with testimonies that warn of the effect it is having in some cases.
On the update is ‘killing’ the battery of your phones. ‘I updated my software to iOS 18 and my battery percentage has dropped very quickly. It’s been an hour since I uploaded it to the 80% and I haven’t used it that much, but now my phone is on 67%‘, wrote an X user, according to Daily Mail, among other cases.
This ios 18 don’t finish my battery health, sigh. I regret updating, mtcheew
β π΄ππππ (@mirexmoses) September 17, 2024
Although some have claimed that the update has not affected their battery, this complaint It is common with the first version of each generation of Apple’s operating system. With iOS 17, last year, there were also those and their explanation is that Apple focuses version .0 on optimize operation and bugs before efficiency, something that is refined in subsequent updates.
I updated my software to IOS 18 and my battery percentage has dropped so fast π’ It’s been an hour since I charged it at 80% and didn’t use it that much at this time yet my phone percentage now is at 67% π @Apple
β μ¬μ π (@aTinyVhas) September 17, 2024
What to do if the iPhone battery lasts less
Another cause that the ZDNet researcher points out to the media Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is that ‘install a new operating system on an iPhone activates many background tasksfrom indexing to battery recalibration, and this can last hours or even days. Not only does it consume power, but recalibrating the battery can give the impression that it is draining faster when it is not.’
According to Kingsley-Hughes, concerned users can try reboot your devices and update applications to try to solve the problem. Also recommends lower the screen brightness, reset network settings, use Dark Mode, or turn off Wi-Fi Assistwhich automatically switches to mobile data when Wi-Fi is too slow.
Poor battery life could also indicate a deterioration in the health of this componentsomething that can be easily verified in the app Configuration of the iPhone, in the tab Battery. In this case, a battery replacement would be the solution to the problem.
Updated to iOS 18 and my battery is dying before my eyes. π
β Jen X (@JCooper459) September 16, 2024
Ultimately, the problem may be resolved by waiting the necessary time or for the next iOS 18 update, scheduled for October, which will likely place more emphasis on energy efficiency.
Apple’s recommendations to maximize battery life
On its help page for maximizing battery life, Apple makes several recommendations. From use low power mode to manually identify and stop apps in the background, including keeping software updated and disabling location. In addition, it dedicates another section to the simplest ways to optimize battery life.
‘There are two simple ways to save batteryregardless of how you use your device: adjust screen brightness and use Wi-Fi connection’explains Apple.
For the first tip, dimming the screen, the user can do it manually or by activating the auto-brightness function. In the first case, sliding your finger on the brightness regulator on the Control Center of the iPhone. In the second, going to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display Settings and turning on Auto Brightness.
The second tip, always keep Wi-Fi activated, is because this type of connection consumes less energy than that of the mobile network. Can be activated from Settings > Wi-Fi.