Google’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week
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03 Jul 2025 07:29:02 am.
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Affected phones will have their battery capacity reduced, but could be eligible for a free replacement.
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 asupport 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.
Announcedearlier this month, the update will reduce the battery capacity on affected phones after they reach 400 charging cycles, Google’s Alex Moriconi toldThe Verge. The move comes after at least two peoplereported 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 cancheck hereto see if you’re eligible.
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The company has already dealt with a similar issue on thePixel 4A, offering owners a free battery replacement or a $100 credit towards a new phone. It currently has anextended repair programfor battery swelling issues on the Pixel 7A.
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