While it’s nothing surprising about unexpected battery drain issues on the iPhone, I’ve recently noticed a lot of Spotify users’ complaints about fast battery draining on iOS. Some claimed that Spotify consumed 30% of battery life in just half an hour, while others reported that the music streaming app consumed more than 50% of their iPhone’s battery life. The Spotify battery drain issue was so common that the streaming giant has acknowledged the issue and is now investigating the issue. It is more common in recent iOS updates including iOS 14.8 and iOS 15. While an official solution is in progress, check out these six tips to stop Spotify from draining your iPhone battery.
Prevent Spotify From Draining Your iPhone Battery (2021)
What could be the reason for fast battery drain due to Spotify in iOS 15? A software bug seems to be the problem here. Therefore, nothing but a software update can offer a permanent solution to the problem. On the other hand, you should keep your eyes on greedy features and outdated software that are known to trigger weird issues. Either way, you don’t need to lose your sleep as there are some effective methods to fix the problem. With that in mind, let’s stop chasing!
1. Disable Background App Refresh for Spotify
As far as I can tell from experience, background app refresh and battery drain go hand in hand. If you can’t manage this power hungry feature, it can easily cause unexpected battery drain on your iPhone. Do not misunderstand me! Background app refresh is there for a reason and plays an important role in helping apps run smoothly on your iOS device. However, constant background refresh affects the battery (more so in the case of an aging iPhone), eventually causing issues such as iPhone overheating and faster battery drain.
Therefore, suggested By Spotify forum moderators, you can disable background app refresh for Spotify to stop battery drain issue on your iPhone. To do this, go to: Settings -> General -> Background App Refresh and turn off the switch next to Spotify.
2. Force Kill Spotify and Hard Reset iPhone
If the first solution didn’t fix the Spotify battery drain issue on iOS 15 or iOS 14.8, force close the Spotify app (if open) and hard reset your iPhone.
- On iPhone with Face ID: Swipe up from the main bar and stop in the middle of the screen. Then swipe up on the Spotify app card to force quit the app.
- On iPhone with Touch ID: Press the Home button twice to end the app and then swipe up on the Spotify app card.
After that, we recommend resetting your iPhone without any data loss. Do not be surprised as it is the savior to fix common iOS problems.
- On iPhone 8 and later: Press and release the volume up button. After that, press and release the volume down button. Then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
- On iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the side button and volume down button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
- On iPhone 6s/6s Plus: Press and hold the side button and home button at the same time until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
3. Deploy Spotify by Wiping the Cache
I prefer to clear the cache of apps from time to time to stop my iPhone storage from getting clogged up. It not only keeps clutter away, but also helps apps run smoothly. I recommend you try this old trick to see if it fixes the battery drain issue on Spotify on your iOS 14.8 or iOS 15 device. Do not disturb, it will not remove your downloads.
Go to the Spotify app on your iPhone and settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Next, go to: to store -> Delete Cache. Tap on delete cache in the popup again to confirm your action.
4. Update Spotify App on Your iPhone
If you haven’t updated Spotify on your iPhone for a while, the root cause of the problem may be an outdated version of the app. In this case, we recommend that you try updating the app to the latest version.
To do this, open the App Store and tap your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Now find Spotify and tap the update button next to it.
5. Delete and Reinstall Spotify
Another reliable solution that you should try to stop Spotify battery drain issue on your iPhone is to delete and reinstall the streaming app. Yes, it’s a radical solution, but it has the ability to fix app-related bugs. Note that deleting the app will also delete its data. Long press the button to continue this process. Spotify icon -> Uninstall App -> Delete App.
6. Update iPhone Software
Apple releases iOS 15 software updates to improve overall performance and fix various issues that occur from time to time. So yes, it is always better to keep iPhone updated. If your device is still running iOS 14.8, make sure to upgrade to iOS 15 (Settings -> General -> Software Update), which was officially released in September 2021.
And if you are already using iOS 15, wait for the next update. You may not have to wait too long, as Apple has been consistent in releasing updates.
Fix Spotify Battery Drain on iOS 15 and iOS 14.8
This much! Hopefully, Spotify has started behaving normally and won’t cause major battery drain issues on your iOS 15 device. An official fix may be just around the corner, as the music streaming giant has already acknowledged the battery drain issue. You can update the app to fix the problem as soon as it becomes available. By the way, do you have any questions or doubts about the tips mentioned above? So, feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
