Google Confirms 'Mandatory' Pixel 6a Update that Will Reduce Battery Capacity

Google to force Pixel 6a update that will reduce battery capacity

Typically, when a smartphone maker announces a software upgrade, you expect improvements. But a new update to Google's Pixel 6a devices will actually reduce the phone's battery capacity. The kicker: The software update will be mandatory, meaning some Pixel 6a owners will have to install it. Google, of course, isn't doing this for fun. The problem, according to the company, is the risk of the Pixel 6a battery overheating. The silver lining is tha…

Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheating

Google's Pixel 6a has been a winner in many respects, but a new issue with the smartphone's battery may pose a safety concern. After Android Authority reported on a pair of instances where a Pixel 6a battery overheated to the point where the device caught fire, the publication spotted some details in the latest Android 16 beta indicating that as a precaution, the Pixel 6a battery capacity and charging speed will be reduced. In addition, Android …

Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues

Earlier this year, Google shipped a Pixel 4A update to some owners that lowered battery life to mitigate overheating risk, and soon, it’s going to do the same for the Pixel 6A.  “A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge. “The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging…

Google prepares to 'reduce' Pixel 6a battery due to 'overheating issue' amid fire reports

Pixel 6a owners may soon see their devices limited in terms of battery life, as code shows that Google is preparing to “reduce” the battery to avoid “a potential overheating” issue. more…

Google is making a huge change for Pixel 6a owners that'll reduce battery life

Google is set to release a mandatory software update for certain Pixel 6a smartphones after reports of the battery overheating. The update, which has been identified in the Android 16 QPR 1 beta, will reduce the battery capacity and charging speed of the device after it has reached 400 charge cycles. Google says the update is a precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of the battery becoming unsafe. It’s not clear how many phones are affected,…

Google Pixel 6a update reduces charging speed and battery capacity for safety

Google is taking action after these reports, and the last Android 16 beta mentioned that the Pixel 6a battery capacity and charging speed will be reduced.