Multiple Users Raise Battery Issues
"Do Not Update" Warning Posts Shared
There has been a surge of reports about iPhones experiencing a sharp decline in battery efficiency after the iOS 17.4 update.
On the 13th, IT specialist media PhoneArena and other foreign outlets reported that some users have raised battery issues after installing the recently released iOS 17.4 by Apple. Apple released iOS 17.4 on the 5th (local time). However, complaints about battery efficiency have been pouring in from some users who installed iOS 17.4. One iPhone user claimed on their social networking service (SNS) that "the iPhone battery dropped by 40% in just 2 hours." Other complaints included, "I only posted two tweets on X (formerly Twitter), but the battery dropped by 13%," and "I didn't use my phone at all, but the battery drained from 60% overnight."
There were also claims of issues with battery charging. A netizen who uses an iPhone 11 Pro stated, "I charged my phone when the battery was at 40%, but even after 4 hours, the battery was not fully charged and remained at 94%." Apple has been praised by many users for allowing various new features to be used simply by updating iOS, even on older devices. However, this update has sparked ongoing battery controversies. Because of this, warning posts such as "Do not update to iOS 17.4" have been circulating on SNS platforms like X.
Experts have explained that the battery drains quickly because iOS optimization has not been completed. Foreign media noted, "When an iPhone processes changes in a new version of iOS, the battery may be abnormally used for anywhere from several hours to several days," but also pointed out, "The situations described by those experiencing battery problems go beyond the normal range." They further explained, "To restore the iPhone’s battery life to normal, you need to force a shutdown to reset it," and "Make sure all apps are updated, and if there are apps that consume too much battery, they should be deleted."
Meanwhile, this iOS update is notable for being carried out in accordance with the European Union (EU)’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) standards. In the European region, it is now possible to download apps through third-party app markets on iPhones, and in-app payments can be made using payment services other than Apple Pay. Additionally, the update includes ▲new emojis ▲improvements to Apple Podcasts ▲an option to enhance security for stolen device protection across all locations ▲and for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, new features and bug fixes were added, including displaying battery cycle count, manufacturing date, and first use information in the Battery Health section of the Settings app.
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