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Sequoia 15 ruined to my Macbook M2 battery life

Hi there,

Is there somebody with the same problem?

After I downloaded the new Sequoia 15 to my Macbook M2 Max(64gb, 2T SSD) my computer fantastic battery time become so bad.

Yesterday charged my Macbook to 80% and I went to bed, while the machine didn't use any program the Macbook battery reduces 73% and this is a totally new thing in this machine.

Two days ago the basic internet using cause total low battery, but before I downloaded Sequoia 15 this kind of work caused max 10-15 % reduce. It so disappointing. The battery time was sooo good! and I always take care for the macbook charging system and the used programs for optimisation.

I'am really sad because it is a spectacular changes and not the good way.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 2:33 AM

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Owl-53

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Posted on Sep 24, 2024 2:55 AM

How long ago was the Sequoia upGraded performed ?

Keep the computer pulled into the charger for maybe 1 to 2 days

Depending on how much data was on the drive, it can take some time for All the Data on the drive has been re-indexed

Keeping it plugged in, may help reduce the time and battery power used during this process.

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Dec 30, 2024 1:59 PM in response to dorina135

My problem is similar - but never had it before Sequoia 15.2. my battery drains down to zero and I can't turn my Mac Book Pro on, even though it is plugged in and the setting are set to not optimize the battery, so that it "should" stay on when plugged in. It's really hard to get my laptop to turn back on once it has reached this zero state. Apple needs to fix this!

Jan 27, 2025 4:40 AM in response to xiaoyihf

Tried that - along with other ideas - finally gave up and traded in my old laptop. the problem scared me as I was unable to get into my old laptop without trying and trying to restart it. Before the 15.2 upgrade this old laptop was perfectly fine!!

dorina135 Author

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Sep 27, 2024 8:20 AM in response to Owl-53

Thank you,

Reset the SMC (System Management Controller) if necessary to resolve some battery issues. " -- is this a safe proceedings?

Can I loose important datas if I reset the SMC?

Owl-53

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Sep 27, 2024 8:27 AM in response to dorina135

Depending on 1 - the about of Data on the drive and 2 - how many Files changes you are making while still plugged into charger

It can take longer

dorina135 Author

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Sep 27, 2024 8:42 AM in response to Owl-53

My all data is : 635,83 Gb File changes I did some, because I its my main and only workstation. But I will take leave alone my Mac For the weekend hopefully it can help.

_ALP

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Oct 6, 2024 7:04 AM in response to dorina135

I am having the same problem. My laptop is not even 3 month old and after the update its draining the battery like crazy?

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Owl-53

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Oct 25, 2024 7:48 AM in response to onurcanturan

Only for illustration purposes

Borrowing the image form the Developer of coconutBattery

Owl-53

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Oct 25, 2024 7:48 AM in response to BDAqua

;-)

Oct 25, 2024 8:39 AM in response to Owl-53

There was no such problem in Sonoma.

bihu12

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Oct 27, 2024 11:50 PM in response to dorina135

Yup.. same problem after upgrade to Sequoia. Battery drains like crazy just with normal use on M3 Pro 2023 model.

n8levy

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Oct 30, 2024 11:42 AM in response to dorina135

SAME ! Please say an update is on the way.

Nov 3, 2024 9:07 AM in response to dorina135

The same thing is happening to me as well.

Nov 17, 2024 7:48 AM in response to dorina135

Same here, my M2 draining faster after updating

Nov 21, 2024 1:16 PM in response to dorina135

Same case with me and my 2017 Mac is working better as it cannnot be upgraded further than my latest 2021 Mac.

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DAbuomar

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Dec 25, 2024 10:58 PM in response to dorina135

I have a work Macbook M1 and the battery that used to last around 5 hours or more now lasts 3 hours or less it's so frustrating and annoying

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