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Pixel 6a to Receive Mandatory Android 16 Update From July 8 Amid Battery Safety Fears

  • Google will start rolling out a mandatory Android 16 update to all Pixel 6a devices on July 8, 2025.
  • This update follows reports of battery issues, including incidents of Pixel 6a batteries swelling, catching fire, and one alleged explosion.
  • The update activates new battery management features that reduce capacity and charging performance after 400 full charge cycles, aiming to lower overheating risks.
  • Users will receive a notification after 375 cycles as a warning, and options include free battery replacement, cash reimbursements, or Google Store hardware discount credits.
  • These measures imply ongoing efforts to improve device safety, with similar past updates for Pixel 4a and potential future updates for other models.
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Android Authority broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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