YouCanLearnThis.com

Useful Tech Tips for Non-Techies

  • Home
  • Useful Tech Tips
  • Tech News
  • iPhone Photography
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

iOS 14 Battery Drain and Lost GPS Data

By iPad Pete 6 Comments

After the iPhone 12 was released on October 23, 2020, Apple fans were eager to get their hands on the latest offering. As it sometimes happens with a newly released iPhone and an updated iOS operating system that runs on it, users began noticing some problems.

They soon started to report that their new iPhone’s battery life drastically dropped after they upgraded to iOS 14 in October, according to Gizmodo.

Tom’s Guide published photos of users running diagnostic tools on their iPhone 12, showing that an iPhone with a 100% charge would go down to an astonishing low of 40% overnight.

This happened while the phone was not in use, all apps were closed and the option for apps to refresh in the background (while other apps are being used) was also disabled to use the least amount of power. They even turned off the wireless Bluetooth connectivity, which is another major power drain as the iPhone keeps seeking signals to connect with.

Another issue with the new iOS operating system is that users started finding GPS data missing in the Fitness app on their iPhone from GPS workouts handled with their Apple Watch.

Information such as heart rate and activity level also stopped loading to the iPhone. In some cases, incorrect data was sent from the Health app or Fitness app, which means users couldn’t rely on reports about their workouts to keep fit.

The biggest issue could be that the upgrade to iOS 14.00 and to WatchOS 7.0 (the operating system for Apple Watch) is that the iPhone and Apple Watch would both experience severe battery drain.

So far, Apple has provided a solution of sorts, according to Gizmodo, but it might not be what you were hoping for. It involves unpairing your Apple Watch and iPhone. This only works, though, if you have backed up your iPhone, which is prudent for all iPhone owners to do.

Unpairing and Restoring Your iPhone

Unpairing:

On your iPhone, tap the Watch app icon to launch it. Then tap the “My Watch” tab, and then select “All Watches.”

Tap the “Info” button located next to the watch you need to unpair from your iPhone. Then tap “Unpair Apple Watch.”

Restoring:

Turn on your iPhone and select the language and region (such as English and United States).

Tap “Set up Manually,” and then tap “Restore From iCloud Backup.” You’ll be prompted to follow onscreen directions and then type in your Apple ID, so have it handy if you don’t keep that information memorized.

The restored iPhone should work properly with exercise GPS data when you pair it with your Apple Watch again, now.

The current problems of iPhone battery draining and data not pairing properly for exercises between the Apple Watch and the iPhone underscores the importance of upgrading iPhones when Apple comes out with software updates.

It also serves as a reminder for people to make regular backups of their iPhone, so they can easily back it up whenever a problem might arise.

Related Posts:

  1. Is iOS 16 Draining Your iPhone’s Battery Life? Since iOS 16 was released, users have been complaining about how the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery life. It is normal for your battery life to be a bit...
  2. 35+ Tips to Improve iPhone Battery Life (iOS 16) iOS 16 was just recently released and I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many complaints of battery drain before. So here are some of my best tips & tricks...
  3. Everything NEW in iOS 16 2! Freeform, Data Protection, New Features, & More! Apple has officially released iOS 16.2! Here are all the new features you can check our RIGHT NOW! Including Freeform, faster HomeKit accessories, Lock Screen customizations, and much more! Video...
  4. iPhone 15 Rumored to Place Focus on Battery Life Over Speed! Are you ready for the next generation of iPhones? Rumors have it that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 will be powered by a new A17 Bionic chip, built with advanced 3nm...

Filed Under: Features, Tech News

Comments

  1. Robert. J Daly says

    at

    How do you do regular back ups to an iPhone ??

    Reply
    • Eloise says

      at

      In icloud

      Reply
  2. Gene Finkenbinder says

    at

    Would you please repost your tip on the two or three finger tap on the back of the phone. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks and many blessings. Gene.

    Reply
  3. Mike Schuttler says

    at

    I just purchased the iPhone 12 and found that it won’t pair to my iWatch 1. Any suggestions? I can’t afford a new iWatch.

    Reply
  4. Dori Breitbach says

    at

    Is this just true for the iPhone 12? Does it apply to the iPad?

    Reply
  5. Larry says

    at

    List all my reminders when my phone up-dated

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Top Tech Tips

Block Pop-Ups on Your iPhone Safari Browser

How to Block Pop-Ups on Your iPhone Safari Browser

Useful Siri Commands

7 Most Useful Siri Commands Everyone Should Know

iPhone iOS 16.3 Update Features

New iPhone Features and Fixes Released in iOS 16.3

PayPal Hit By Credential Stuffing Attack – Find Out What You Should Do Now!

How to Remove Your Personal Information from Google Searches

AirTag Saves Dog from Floodwaters

Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing

Is the Cloud Safe for Personal Information?

Scam Alert: Amazon Delivers Dog Food Instead of iPhone

Save Money on Streaming with This Simple Trick

Elon Musk Sets New World Record (And It’s Not a Good Thing)

Can Anyone Access Your iPhone While You Sleep? (Check This Hidden Setting!)

About · Contact Us · Get Free Daily Tech Tips
Copyright © 2023 · YouCanLearnThis.com