Strava (I think) draining battery of Galaxy Watch 3

[MrsWater]

So I bought a Galaxy 3 mainly to use Strava on to record bike rides.

It drains the battery within 4 hours which usually means a ride is lost.

I have removed all apps apart from Strava, all connectivity is switched off apart from location services.

I have already done a factory reset and the watch has been back to Samsung, not sure what they did but it didn't solve my problem.

What can I do to stop this battery drain?  it renders the watch not fit for the purpose I bought it for.

Any advice/suggestions much appreciated.  Am so disappointed by the watch!

[Pugs1957]

Strava eats batteries whether using a watch tablet or otherwise. Doesn't matter if it's iPhone or Android. There are many complaints about this widespread issue.

[MrsWater]

Thanks for your response.

Strava doesn't eat my phone battery - Samsung S7 edge uses 15% in the time it takes the watch to drain.

[Pugs1957]

Have a look here Solved: Battery Drain After Latest February 28, 2021 Updat... - Samsung Community - 1730858

[Anniebell33]

I have just done a 5 hour walk. My watch died at 4 hours on strava. But my other halfs apple watch was fine.... grrrrr so annoying.

[MrsWater]

I share your pain & frustration.

I gave up on my watch for Strava.  

Wish I had an answer for you but nothing I tried solved it. 

In fact tried it again recently, more in hope than expectation, and had same problem.  

[Anniebell33]

So annoying. Especially when the apple works fine.
Looks like I'll have to use my phone for long distances. May try ring Samsung and have a good moan to them about how much battery the apple has left on it.