Users share frustrations about their batteries being drained after downloading the latest software update. Apple’s new iOS 13 update ‘continues to be a disaster zone’, with users reporting that it drains their batteries.

Why is my battery draining so fast with iOS 13?

Why your iPhone battery may drain faster after iOS 13

Almost all the time, the issue is related to the software. The things that may cause battery drain include system data corruption, rogue apps, misconfigured settings and more. After an update, some apps that don’t meet the updated requirements may misbehave.

Does iOS 13.5 fix battery drain?

Apple’s own support forums are actually littered with complaints of battery drain in iOS 13.5 as well. One thread in particular has gained significant traction, with users noticing high background activity. The usual fixes, such as disabling Background App Refresh might help alleviate the problem.