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Google pushes Pixel 4a battery update on remaining holdouts
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This is bad news for the owners of Pixel 4a: Google has recently forcibly deployed a controversial software update. It drastically reduces battery life, sometimes by half. This decision, motivated by security requirements, raises the anger of many users. It also asks about the power of manufacturers to modify a device after the purchase and the implications for other aging Pixel models.
This time, there's no escape. Google is forcing an update for all Pixel 4a devices, the very same one that throttles the battery to prevent it from overheating—or worse. Users who have been able to avoid it until now can no longer avoid it.
A major warning for users of the Pixel 4a and 6a
Google has implemented a mandatory software update for its Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a smartphones to address issues related to battery overheating and device failure. The company previously identified concerns regarding overheating batteries and device failure within its Pixel smartphone lineup. This problem initially surfaced with the Pixel 4a, leading to the establishment of the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program. Subsequently, similar issues wer…
After the Android-16 update pixel users report problems with system components. The cause is unclear, but there are several solutions. This article was sorted under Google, manufacturer, Google: As long as pixel phones get updates.
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