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WatchOS 4 battery drain

pulsewidth947

pulsewidth947

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i have a series 1 watch, that I could get 2 days battery life out of, as I only use it for notifications. Since updating to watchOS 4, I’ve noticed that I barely even get a full day out of the battery.

I’ve recently restored the watch too, as I’ve changed my phone so that might affect it.

How can I see what is causing the battery drain?
 
Same here... battery life now sucks with WatchOS 4 and my original Apple Watch.
 
Just did a web chat and they suggested I first try and unpair/pair. If that doesn't work, go nuclear by completely erasing the watch and setting up as new.

Trying unpair/pair first, then nuclear option this weekend. Will update.
 
pulsewidth947 said:
Just did a web chat and they suggested I first try and unpair/pair. If that doesn't work, go nuclear by completely erasing the watch and setting up as new.

Trying unpair/pair first, then nuclear option this weekend. Will update.
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Nuclear didnt help my Series 0 watch. I barely make it 7 hours on a charge good thing my series 3 is on the way.
 
If nuclear doesn't help my Series 1, I don't think my reaction will be to order a new one...
 
Fair enough! Kinda makes sense I you get enough out of it. I'm not convinced I'd actually miss my watch if I didn't have it. I'll let you know tonight as I'm halfway through the day and the battery has died :)
 
Ok went with the nuclear option last night. Completely erased the watch, set it up from scratch as a new watch. It's now been 2 hours since I took it off charge, and it's still at 100%. Looks like the drain is fixed.
 
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pulsewidth947 said:
Ok went with the nuclear option last night. Completely erased the watch, set it up from scratch as a new watch. It's now been 2 hours since I took it off charge, and it's still at 100%. Looks like the drain is fixed.
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Glad to see you got it fixed. I was a little disappointed to see Apple build obsolescence into the Watch the same was as they do the iPhone - a good timepiece should last you years and years. I know it might seem unrealistic for tech nowadays but I'm hoping I can get at least 5 years out of my S3.
 
I think thats reasonable, but I'd expect the battery to give in before then. That was one of the things that put me off buying an Apple watch for so long. For that price, I could get a traditional watch that would likely last me the rest of my life.
 
skillwill said:
Glad to see you got it fixed. I was a little disappointed to see Apple build obsolescence into the Watch the same was as they do the iPhone - a good timepiece should last you years and years. I know it might seem unrealistic for tech nowadays but I'm hoping I can get at least 5 years out of my S3.
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I think it’s highly unlikely S3 will even be supported for 5 versions of iOS/watchOS. In additions to the battery probably lasting 3 years tops. It’s a piece of tech, not a classic Watch. They can’t be looked at the same.

I got 2.5 years out of my S0 and I think that’s completely acceptable.
 
I’m still baffled as to why anyone would have bought an edition version of the Apple Watch as it’s disposable technology. :confused:
 
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I’m still baffled as to why anyone would have bought an edition version of the Apple Watch as it’s disposable technology. :confused:
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If we all thought like that we'd buy the cheapest aluminium one :) If you can afford it, why not? I seriously considered the Hermès but settled on the SB SS for its looks and resilience.
 
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If we all thought like that we'd buy the cheapest aluminium one :) If you can afford it, why not? I seriously considered the Hermès but settled on the SB SS for its looks and resilience.
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Yep i expect to lose a bundle on my ceramic in the first year and will only get half of what i paid for it when i replace it next year but i am prepared for that
 
mzanker said:
If we all thought like that we'd buy the cheapest aluminium one :) If you can afford it, why not? I seriously considered the Hermès but settled on the SB SS for its looks and resilience.
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Yeah, I was thinking more of that $18,000 version which I don’t think they even sell anymore. But you’re right, if you have the cash, why not.
 
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