The iOS 8.4.1 update has been in beta for a month, but it’s finally here and offers a few major fixes for Apple Music. It also causes battery life issues on certain devices. With these issues in mind, we will take a look at how you can fix bad iOS 8.4.1 battery life on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
In July, Apple approved an iOS 8.4.1 release for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The company did not specify the changelog or release date of the update while releasing the iOS 8.4.1 beta, leaving these details for another day. That day was yesterday, the iOS 8.4.1 release date and the day Apple replaced the iOS 8.4 update in June.
iOS 8.4.1 is here and it brings a few fixes for Apple Music related issues. Apparently, it also kills the iOS 8.4 jailbreak, which was released shortly after the release of iOS 8.4 on June 30. A minor update, but an important one for Apple Music users. It will also likely be the last iOS 8 update before iOS 9 is released this fall.
The iOS 8.4.1 update brings fixes, but according to some iOS 8 users, it also brings problems. Especially iOS 8.4.1 users are complaining of abnormal battery drain after installing the company’s brand new iOS update. This is not surprising. We see battery life complaints all the time after an iOS release.
More 8% battery left like iOS 8.4.1 ..iOS
– NUTTY! (@NutellaV) 14 August 2015
Updated to iOS 8.4.1 and the battery still drains at an insane amount #apple update
– Fifi [PB] (@NuggetsRuleZ) 14 August 2015
Updated to the new iOS 8.4.1 and it’s a real battery drainer! — Keith Robinson (@krobbo81) 14 August 2015
iOS updates aren’t supposed to have a negative impact on battery life, and we don’t blame iPhone and iPad users for being disappointed.
While these iOS 8.4.1 battery life issues appear to be isolated, their number is likely to increase as more and more people install the iOS 8.4.1 update. After all, iOS 8.4.1 is only a few hours old.
How to Fix Bad iOS 8.4.1 Battery Life on iPhone or iPad
With these iOS 8.4.1 issues in mind, we want to help you fix your bad iOS 8.4.1 battery life issues before the iOS 9 release date.
Our guide provides help to get better battery life on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It will help with all versions of iOS 8, but it assumes you’ve upgraded to Apple’s latest and greatest software.
With an iOS 9 release and many more iOS updates on the way, it’s wise to keep some of these tips and fixes in your memory bank. Battery life issues can occur at any time, so you’ll want to be prepared.
See Your Apps
If you’re seeing bad iOS 8.4.1 battery life, the first thing you’ll want to do is take a look at your apps. It’s easy to blame Apple and iOS for your problems, but most of the time it’s an app that is consuming your device’s battery life.
If you use an app too much, it will naturally drain your battery life. Some eat more than others, so you’ll want to keep an eye on them and your usage.
There may also be times when apps start behaving abnormally and this can cause problems after iOS 8.4.1 update. Start digging.
To do this, go to your device’s Settings and familiarize yourself with the battery usage tool that Apple provided with the iOS update last year. It’s under the Usage tab. . This tool will show you the apps that consume the most juice and help you isolate the troublemakers.
If you start noticing something strange, you may want to try reinstalling or completely uninstalling the app to see if things get better.
If you’re a big Apple Music user, also keep in mind that streaming music over LTE, 4G, or 3G has the potential to drain your battery life. This also applies to other music streaming apps like Spotify.
If you have a lot of space on your phone, you may want to consider loading at least some of your music locally so you can play it without relying on cellular data. This can save valuable battery life during a long road trip or when you’re on a trip where music is essential.
Turn On Airplane Mode
If you’re in an area with spotty service, your device will work too hard to get a signal. This extra work can sometimes detract a huge amount from battery life, so it’s wise to switch your device to Airplane Mode until you can get it to a better service area.
Airplane Mode can be found at the top of General Settings and breaks all connections. This is important because when your phone is in a bad service zone it constantly checks for connections or switches between them. Once disconnected, it will stop doing this and save you a few key charging minutes.
Disable iCloud Keychain
If you don’t use Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, you can try disabling it. iPhone and iPad users have said that disabling the feature improves battery life, so it’s worth a try if iOS 8.4.1 is draining battery and you can’t find the reason.
To disable iCloud Keychain on your device . And remember, if you determine that there is no correlation between this feature and your device’s battery consumption, you can always turn it back on.
Limit Background App Refresh
You can save some battery life by disabling background refresh for apps you don’t use. You can also consider disabling it completely.
Background app refresh does exactly that. It updates your apps in the background, allowing them to display the available data when they are opened. Most of you will not need this feature.
First, go to. It’s a tedious process, but it can be helpful. If you don’t want to review your apps one by one, you can also turn the feature off.
Manage Your Screen
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch use a range of sensors. One of these sensors automatically adjusts your screen in certain lighting environments. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. We found that the sensor increased the brightness of the screen to unnecessary levels, resulting in reduced battery life.
You should try life without auto brightness and see how it works for you. To try this, get in. You will now need to manually adjust the device’s display. Fortunately, this is extremely easy to do.
iOS’ Control Center offers a quick auto-brightness toggle by swiping up from the bottom of your screen. This allows you to quickly and easily adjust the brightness of the screen to suit your needs. And maybe, iOS 8.4.1 will help you save battery life too.
Restart Your iPhone or iPad
It may sound silly, but a simple restart of your iPhone or iPad can help.
Most of you know how to restart your iPhone or iPad, but if you don’t, here’s how to do it. Press and hold the device’s power button, slide to turn it off, and then press and hold the power button to turn it back on. It’s that simple.
If that doesn’t work, you can also try a hard reset. To do this, press and hold the home button and power button for about 10 seconds. Your device will reboot itself. This won’t remove any of your data, so it’s worth a try if you’re having trouble with iOS 8.4.1.
reset all settings
These are all quick fixes and tips. These next steps are the ones you should take if nothing is working and you are seeing the battery draining heavily on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
The first thing to try is a quick reset of your Settings. To do this, go to and enter your password when the prompt appears.
This reset can take up to five minutes and once done it will restore your settings to their factory defaults. So make sure you have your Wi-Fi passwords handy as your phone or tablet will forget them. This will not delete your files.
downgrade to iOS 8.4
For a limited time, you can revert to iOS 8.4. To do this, take a look at our downgrade guide. This gap won’t stay open forever, so you’ll want to make your move right away.
Restore iOS 8.4.1 Update
If none of these work, you can try a hard reset. This should only be used as a last resort because it will delete everything on your device and will take more than a few minutes to complete.
You can try restoring from your backup after the update. But if your iOS 8.4.1 battery life issues come back, you’ll want to try this method again without restoring from backup. Here’s how to do this on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 8.4.1.
- Plug and .
- Turn off Find My iPhone – option.
- on iTunes.
- Follow the prompts and iPhone .
- When the process of putting your information back on iPhone is complete, or Select.
You’ll probably have to spend about 20 to 45 minutes watching this process, and maybe even longer if you restore from backup. It will vary from device to device and person to person, so take some time to do this.
Import Your Device
If that doesn’t work, it’s time to take your phone to a carrier location or better yet, the Genius Bar at an Apple Store so they can diagnose the problem. Who knows, maybe you have a swollen battery that needs replacing. Apple geniuses can help you with this.
