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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Pixel 6a to receive mandatory Android 16 update from July 8 amid battery safety fears
Google announced a mandatory Android 16 update for Pixel 6a devices starting July 8, addressing battery performance issues. The update includes advanced battery management features and limits charging capacity after 400 cycles, following reports of battery incidents.
Pixel 6A to receive mandatory Android 16 -update from 8 July in the midst of battery safety fear
Google has officially announced a mandatory update for Android 16 for all Pixel 6A devices, as part of the newly launched battery performance program. The update, set up to start rolling out from 8 July, is aimed at tackling current battery -related concerns that the handset have plagued in recent months. Until now, the Pixel […]
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