User level: Level 1 (4 points)My Apple watch Series 8 with cellular and GPS seems to have very low battery life. When I checked battery life it says its at 89% of the original. Does it need to be replaced or is something else a problem?
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 2:40 PM
User level: Level 6 (10,782 points)Sep 18, 2026 4:51 AM in response to Rudegar
I solved the issue by turning of all background app updates. I had already done all the usual things you suggested.
User level: Level 10 (187,102 points)Sep 17, 2026 3:10 PM in response to MBardwil
battieres die sooner or later no mater what you do
you can only delay their demise
they (apple) suggest you get batteries replaces when the heal gets lower thant 80%
Apple Service and Repair for Apple Watch - Apple Support
and generally
have you read
About the battery and performance of iPhone 11 and later - Apple
and maybe iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359290