Pixel 4a gets a surprise update for 2025

Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners
Pixel 4a devices will receive an automatic software update to Android 13. After the software update is downloaded, your device will restart automatically to
Surprise Google Pixel update spells bad news for some but free cash for others
Owners of a certain Pixel smartphone will get an unexpected update soon that is designed to shorten battery life
This is how long your Pixel's battery should last, as per Google
In a new support document, Google has highlight how long your Pixel phone's battery may last before requiring replacement.
Google's Pixel 4a update will surprise users in more ways than one
As a token of gratitude, Google will provide free battery replacement for "Impacted Device" Pixel 4a units. However, this option is only available in selected countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Germany, Singapore and India. This offer is also only applicable unless stocks last.
The Pixel 4a gets a surprise update for 2025
The new update aims to “improve the stability” of the Pixel 4a handsets’ battery performance as it includes new battery management features. However, for some handsets, this update is believed to reduce the “available battery capacity” and impact “charging performance.”
Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
The Pixel 4a, a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life.
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Google announces Pixel 4a battery performance program, battery replacement for eligible models
Google has identified a battery performance issue in some Pixel 4a phones and is rolling out a software update to address it. This update, however, may reduce battery capacity and charging performance for some users (“Impacted Devices”). To compensate for this, Google is offering several appeasement options to impacted users.
Google releasing new Pixel 4a update, some eligible for free battery replacement
Google has contacted Pixel 4a owners today about an upcoming software update that will “improve the stability of their battery’s performance."
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