It’s intentional, and eligible users can get cash or free battery replacements.

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Good news, bad news: Pixel 4a getting an update, but it’s reduced battery life

Owners of a certain Pixel smartphone will get an unexpected update soon that is designed to shorten battery life

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Surprise Google Pixel update spells bad news for some but free cash for others

Google will ship an Android 13 update to Pixel 4A phones  that could negatively affect battery life to “improve the stability of their battery’s performance.”

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Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners

Google’s budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone just received a software update on January 8. This one actually lowers the battery life.

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Google Pixel 4a's update kills its battery life on purpose

Advance Publications

Google surprised Pixel 4a owners with a new update in 2025, but the update will reduce battery life for some devices.

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Google pushing surprise Pixel 4a update that reduces battery life

Google's got a new update coming for the Pixel 4a that could have a negative impact on battery life. Luckily, Google's offering some generous compensation options.

Android Authority

Google offers choice: Pixel 4a battery replacements or cash

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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Google releases new Pixel 4a update, some free battery replacements offered

Google's Pixel 4a, which was discontinued a few months ago, is getting a one-off update to fix a major issue with the smartphone. [Read more]Download our Android and iOS app! You can read our articles, features, and watch our latest YouTube videos.

Le Pixel 4a de Google, dont le support s'est arrêté il y a quelques mois, va bénéficier d'une mise à jour exceptionnelle pour corriger un problème majeur du smartphone.  [Lire la suite]Téléchargez notre application Android et iOS ! Vous pourrez y lire nos articles, dossiers, et regarder nos dernières vidéos YouTube.

Google déploie une mise à jour inattendue pour son Pixel 4a, mais avec un problème d'autonomie à la clé

FrAndroid

Google rolls out unexpected update for Pixel 4a, but it comes with battery life issues

The Pixel 4a, which ended support several months ago, is getting a big update. Google is rolling out a patch to fix battery performance issues.

Le Pixel 4a, dont le support a pris fin il y a plusieurs mois, va profiter d’une mise à jour exceptionnelle. Google va déployer un patch visant à corriger les problèmes de performance de la batterie.

Google va déployer une mise à jour pour la batterie des Pixel 4a

01net

Google to roll out Pixel 4a battery update

Google’s Pixel 4a has long been considered a great smartphone for those on a budget, but it just received a software update that calls that into question. The update lowers the reported battery life. This isn’t a side-effect of some new software. This is the actual intent of the refresh. Wait, what? Google says the... The post Google Pixel 4a’s update kills its battery life on purpose appeared on Rmag.

Good news, bad news: Pixel 4a getting an update, but it’s reduced battery life

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