Sony WF-1000XM4 severe battery drain & overheating issues

Sony WF-1000XM4 users report severe battery drain and overheating issues that have persisted for months. Potential workaround inside.

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WF-1000XM4 (REPLACEMENT) / USA / 2.0.0 UNEVEN BATTERY DRAIN. WAS RECIEVED 11/20/2022. ODD ISSUES BEGAN NEARLY 1 YEAR AFTER. PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE?

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