iPhone users say Apple’s iOS 18.1.1 update is RUINING their battery life – here’s what to do if your device is affected

iPhone users who downloaded Apple’s latest iOS update have warned that it is ‘ruining’ their battery life.

The tech giant released iOS 18.1.1 this week, which includes “important security fixes.”

While many users rushed to download the update, it seems some are regretting their decision.

As for X, someone said, “WTF is wrong with the latest iOS update?! My phone cuts out every 7-8 hours even though it’s fully charged!’

Another added: “iOS 18.1.1 battery drained 2x faster than 18.”

And someone tweeted: “Even iOS 18.1.1 doesn’t fix the battery drain issue.”

Have you downloaded iOS 18.1.1 and noticed that your iPhone battery is draining?

Here’s what experts say you should do.

As for X, someone said, “WTF is wrong with the latest iOS update?! My phone dies every 7-8 hours even though it’s fully charged!’

Apple released iOS 18.1.1 this week and says it fixes two vulnerabilities that have already been “actively exploited” by hackers.

According to security experts, these bugs can be used to remotely compromise a user’s device and even access their online accounts.

While the security weaknesses have only been exploited on the Mac so far, waiting too long could leave your iPhone vulnerable to hacking.

After its release, several iPhone users quickly downloaded the update and noticed their battery draining.

‘Until yesterday I was getting over 17-18 hours of battery life on a single charge. How can I roll back 18.1.1?’ one user tweeted.

Another wrote: “On an iPhone SE2, the battery drains from 100% to 66% in 8.5 hours (with the screen locked).”

If you notice the battery draining, don’t panic. It is normal for the battery to drain in the aftermath of a power-intensive update.

Sometimes it can take hours or even days for software changes to take effect, meaning battery status can fluctuate in the meantime.

If you notice the battery draining, don’t panic. It is normal for the battery to drain in the aftermath of a power-intensive update

Although many users rushed to download it, it seems that some are regretting their decision

“On an iPhone SE2, the battery drains from 100% to 66% in 8.5 hours (with the screen locked),” one user tweeted

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

‘Not only does this consume power, but recalibrating the battery can give the impression that the battery is draining faster, when in reality this is not the case.’

However, if the problems persist for 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 chemically ages, which can result in fewer hours of use and poorer performance between charges.

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

If your battery needs to be replaced, an ‘important battery message’ will appear indicating that its health has deteriorated significantly.

Users should also check that the Wi-Fi Assist setting is enabled, which will keep devices connected inertly when the Wi-Fi connection is poor, but can also drain the battery.

The update (pictured) brings “important security fixes” to two issues that Apple says have already been exploited by hackers

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

To prolong battery life, it is essential that you keep your device away from extreme temperatures above 35°C (95°F).

Certain phone cases should also be removed while charging a device if they generate excess heat, to prevent unexpected device shutdown.

For those not fascinated by the battery issues, iPhone users can download iOS 18.1.1 by going to Settings, clicking General, and then clicking Software Updates to follow the on-screen instructions.