iPhone users say Apple’s iOS 17 update is RUINING their battery life, with reports of charge draining within hours – here’s what to do if your phone is affected

Since Apple launched its highly anticipated iOS 17 update last night, millions of excited iPhone users have been rushing to download it.

However, it seems many are already regretting their decision, as the latest update drains their battery life.

Complaints have taken X (formerly Twitter) by storm over the past 24 hours as users allege that the latest version of iOS 17 has ruined their device’s battery.

One user wrote: “Is iOS 17 killing anyone else’s battery,” while another added: “Battery life has been TERRIBLE so far on iOS 17.”

Others claimed their load dropped “significantly” after the update, while another admitted they were too eager to download it.

“Afraid to upgrade to iOS 17 due to fear of what might happen to my battery,” they wrote.

iOS 17 was released yesterday as Apple looked to make major changes to Messaging and FaceTime on iPhones.

The update includes several exciting new features, including customizable contact posters, live voice messages, and the ability to share your contact information simply by touching your iPhone to another.

However, many users claim that the update also hurts their iPhone’s battery life.

“iPhone battery life drops sharply after upgrading to iOS 17,” one person wrote on X.

Another added: “@AppleSupport @Apple battery draining a lot after upgrading to iOS 17.”

One even claimed that their device was overheating because of the update, writing: “iOS 17 is overheating my phone massively… I’ve never seen it this slow.” »

Complaints flooded X, formerly Twitter, following the launch of Apple’s iOS 17 update

While Apple has yet to comment on these issues, it’s actually quite normal to experience battery drain following power-intensive updates.

Sometimes it can take hours or even days for software changes to finalize, which means the battery health may fluctuate in the meantime, depending on ZDNET.

“Installing a new operating system on an iPhone triggers a lot of things in the background, from indexing to battery recalibration, and this can last for hours or even days,” Adrian previously said Kingsley-Hughes, researcher at ZDNet. explain.

“Not only does this consume power, but recalibrating the battery can make it appear as if the battery is draining faster when in reality that is not the case.”

However, if the problems last longer, it may be a good idea to check the maximum capacity of your phone’s battery.

An iPhone’s ability to hold a charge decreases as the battery ages chemically, which can result in fewer hours of use and poorer performance between charges.

The maximum capacity can be found in the Battery tab of the Settings menu on an iPhone’s home page.

On iOS17, users can add Contact Posters, allowing them to customize how they appear to their contacts. There are also new stickers for Messages

This new update was revealed alongside the iPhone 15 during Apple’s highly anticipated Wanderlust launch event last week.

If your battery needs to be replaced, an “Important Battery Message” will appear stating that its health has significantly deteriorated.

But if you’ve already replaced your battery at a non-Apple phone store, this information may not be visible.

Instead, an “unknown room” pop-up may appear. When you click on it, it may say: “Cannot verify that this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery.” Health information not available for this battery.

Users should also check if the “vampire setting” – more commonly known as Wi-Fi Assist – is also enabled.

Whether you’re streaming Netflix on the bus or downloading a file in the mountains, this tool can be incredibly handy on the go.

But users should be aware that it can also quickly destroy battery life, with the tool automatically enabled on all iPhones.

Finally, Apple advises users to take a number of other steps to maximize their battery life.

Keeping your device away from extreme temperatures above 35°C (95°F) is essential to preserve battery life.

Some cases should also be removed when charging a device if they generate excessive heat, to avoid unexpected device shutdowns.

For long-term health, Apple recommends users avoid “stocking” their phone to 100% or letting it completely deplete.

Keeping a device fully charged for an extended period of time can actually degrade a battery’s capacity, which is why it may be best to charge it to 50% most of the time.

MailOnline has contacted Apple for comment.