The watchOS 10.1.1 update, released on Tuesday, includes a fix for a bug that was causing some Apple Watch models to drain their battery more quickly than expected. Complaints about the battery issues began appearing after the launch of watchOS 10.1.
A wide range of Apple Watch models have been affected, including the Apple Watch Series 4 (the oldest model compatible with watchOS 10.1) as well as Apple’s latest Watch models, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Users are reporting that they’re seeing their Apple Watch drain at highly accelerated rates. Many of the same users are also saying that they are having issues when charging their Apple Watch, due to overheating problems. Users are seeing this message Settings app: “Charging was on hold due to Apple Watch temperature.” Some users report seeing their Apple Watch’s battery actually drain while on the charger.
watchOS 10.1.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to “General” -> “Software Update.” The Apple Watch needs to have at least a 50% battery charge, needs to be on a charger, and needs to be in the range of the iPhone.
Apple’s full release notes for the update are below:
This update provides important bug fixes and addresses an issue that could cause the battery to drain more quickly for some users.
