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Hans India
03-07-2025
- Hans India
Google to Roll Out Fix for Pixel 6A Overheating Issue with Battery Update Next Week
Google is addressing a concerning issue affecting its mid-range Pixel 6A smartphones, with a mandatory software update rolling out next week aimed at preventing battery overheating. The update, scheduled to begin distribution on July 8, will come as part of the Android 16 release and specifically targets devices deemed at risk. The move follows reports from users who experienced their Pixel 6A devices overheating and even catching fire, sparking a quick response from Google to mitigate any further incidents. The update is designed to automatically reduce the battery capacity on affected phones after they hit 400 full charging cycles. While the update will be installed on all Pixel 6A phones, only those identified as 'Impacted Devices' will experience a change in performance, as per a support post from Google. For users with affected devices, the company says they will receive a notification when the phone reaches 375 cycles, giving them time to prepare for the upcoming battery management changes. 'Impacted Devices will receive a heads-up once they hit 375 cycles,' Google's Alex Moriconi told The Verge. 'That will be the signal that the new battery management features will be activated soon.' Once implemented, the update may result in shorter battery life between charges, and users could notice reduced charging performance. There may also be temporary irregularities in how the battery indicator reflects charge levels as the phone adjusts to the recalibrated battery capacity. 'Users may see other changes, like reduced charging performance or short-term changes to how the battery-level indicator on your phone shows your battery capacity as your phone learns its revised battery capacity,' Google confirmed in its statement. The company has not disclosed why only some Pixel 6A phones are impacted while others remain unaffected. However, Google is offering a free battery replacement for eligible users. You can check your phone's eligibility on Google's support site if you're experiencing issues or nearing the 400-cycle mark. This isn't the first time Google has had to respond to battery-related concerns across its Pixel line. The Pixel 4A previously faced a similar overheating and battery degradation issue, for which Google offered users either a free battery replacement or a $100 credit toward a new device. Currently, the company is also managing an extended repair program for battery swelling on the Pixel 7A. The Pixel 6A, which received praise for delivering Google's custom Tensor chip performance in a more affordable package, has now joined the list of Pixel phones facing post-release hardware concerns. As the Android 16 update rolls out next week, users are encouraged to check their device's battery health and cycle count to stay ahead of potential performance changes — or take advantage of Google's replacement offer if eligible.
The Verge
02-07-2025
- The Verge
Google's fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week
A mandatory update for Google's mid-range Pixel 6A phones is coming next week that is meant to reduce the risk of the battery overheating on some devices. According to a support page post, Google is issuing the mandatory Android 16 update starting July 8 to all Pixel 6A devices. However, only users with 'Impacted Devices' will see any effect on their battery. Announced earlier this month, the update will reduce the battery capacity on affected phones after they reach 400 charging cycles, Google's Alex Moriconi told The Verge. The move comes after at least two people reported their Pixel 6As catching fire. Google says affected users will get a notification when the phone has completed 375 cycles, giving them a heads-up that the new battery management features will be activated soon. Once these management tools are in effect, the battery won't last as long between charges. According to Google, users may see other changes, 'like reduced charging performance or short-term changes to how the battery-level indicator on your phone shows your battery capacity as your phone learns its revised battery capacity.' It's not clear why some Pixel 6A phones are affected and others aren't, but if yours is, Google is offering free battery replacement — you can check here to see if you're eligible. The company has already dealt with a similar issue on the Pixel 4A, offering owners a free battery replacement or a $100 credit towards a new phone. It currently has an extended repair program for battery swelling issues on the Pixel 7A.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Hans India
Google to Limit Pixel 6A Battery Capacity Over Overheating Concerns
In response to growing concerns over overheating, Google is rolling out a mandatory software update to certain Pixel 6A smartphones that will limit battery capacity and charging performance after the device has reached 400 charge cycles. 'A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,' said Google spokesperson Alex Moriconi. 'The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles. We'll contact impacted customers next month; with all the information they need to address the issue.' This move mirrors a similar update Google issued earlier this year for the Pixel 4A, which also saw battery capacity lowered to reduce the risk of overheating. The issue gained urgency after Android Authority highlighted two separate incidents involving Pixel 6A units catching fire, including one alarming case where a user on Reddit reported the phone 'spontaneously combusted in the middle of the night.' Adding to the credibility of these concerns, code discovered in the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update referenced a warning for Pixel 6A users about 'a potential battery overheating issue' and directed them to a support link— which has yet to go live. In a related development, Google previously announced an extended repair program in April for Pixel 7A models experiencing battery swelling, reflecting the company's broader efforts to manage battery-related risks across its Pixel lineup.
The Verge
11-06-2025
- The Verge
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 performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles. We'll contact impacted customers next month, with all the information they need to address the issue.' As reported by Android Authority, at least two users have reported instances of their Pixel 6A phones catching fire, with one person on Reddit saying their Pixel 6A 'spontaneously combusted in the middle of the night.' Android Authority also spotted code strings in the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 release alerting Pixel 6A users to 'a potential battery overheating issue' and pointing toward a support page at that currently isn't live.
