Apple released the iOS 6.1.3 update last week, fixing a lock screen security flaw. But, as seems to be the norm for iOS updates, big and small, some users are reporting battery life issues after installing the update. Users have been posting complaints on Twitter, and in Apple’s Support Communities.
“Last night I updated my iPhone 4S to iOS 6.1.3 and now it drains my battery in extremely fast manner,” one user wrote. ”As I started signing in to write this question from my iPhone I already lost 13 percent of my battery. I never had a problem with a battery and I’ve been using iPhones since the first one.”
“I am too losing 1 percent of battery every few mins,” posted another user. “I’ve completely erased all content and settings and started as new but it’s still no good.”
At the time of this article, the “iOS 6.1.3 battery drainage” thread has had more than 6,400 views, and almost 80 replies. Frustratingly, the issue doesn’t seem to be limited to specific devices or carriers.
While some have reported good results by hard-resetting their device and cycling their battery, others report they have performed the same steps with no improvements.
I haven’t noticed any decrease in battery life since updating over the weekend. How about you, dear readers? Any problems with battery life since installing iOS 6.1.3? Please let us know any issues you’ve experienced in the comments section below.
