iOS 5.0.1 Didn't Fix Battery Drain Bug, Say Some Users

After Apple updated its mobile software iOS with the new version 5.0.1 last week, some users still report having issues with the short battery life of their phones. A variety of comments on the Apple Support Forums show that the batteries of iPhone 4S are still losing charge at a fast rate. But this users could be in the minority since others reported that the update did take care of the problem.

In the midst of the complaints, one user chimed in with a more reasoned approach that people shouldn't rely on immediate numbers when they've had mixed pre/post patch usage. Most likely they need to reset the network/device itself and discharge/recharge! It's not magic! Enthusiasm is normal but Apple users have to learn to be methodical.

In line with that, some people advised performing a total discharge to 0 percent and then recharging all the way. Others suggested resetting the device by doing a complete backup and restore.

Apple also provides a page on battery usage for the iPhone and how it runs battery tests on the various models.