Google Pixel 4a’s painful “update” was due to battery overheating risk
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product Safety arm issued a recall for the Pixel 4a late last ...
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The Pixel 4a might be left for dead by Google, but this is what owners are doing to keep their phones alive
The start of 2025 brought along many things and among others – really bad news for Pixel 4a owners. A software update caused wicked battery problems, rendering the handset unusable, and now, the Pixel ...
Google held back Pixel 4A batteries to avoid overheating risk
Android Authority reports that the update reduced the maximum voltage of Pixel 4A batteries from 4.45 volts down to 3.95 ...
Google Pixel 4a's surprise update was actually to prevent battery overheating
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the update's true purpose was to mitigate overheating ...
Pixel 4a batteries were overheating so much an entire country issued a recall notice
An automatic firmware update to Android 13 was rolled out to Pixel 4a devices in Australia on 8 January 2025. The firmware ...
Pixel 4a is being recalled, and we finally learn about its serious battery risk
The Pixel 4a is being recalled in Australia due to battery overheating risks, finally shedding more light on what's wrong ...
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Pixel 4a is getting recalled and the reason exposes Google's half-truth
Google rolled out an update for the Pixel 4a that ended up killing the 2020 device's battery. Well, two months later, the ...
Google's mandatory Pixel 4a update linked to overheating hazard, Australia reveals
Google launched a so-called "battery performance program" in January, stating that some Pixel 4a phones required new battery management features to prevent performance degradation. The company ...
Google Pixel 4a recalled over fears battery could overheat and catch on fire
A popular smartphone has been recalled over fears a software update could cause the phone to catch on fire. The Google Pixel ...
Google Pixel 4a: Australia warns of risk of overheating
An update for the Pixel 4a released in January reduced the battery life. It is now clear why: there was probably a risk of ...
Google Pixel Smartphone Recalled Due To Battery Heating Problem
A Google Pixel smartphone has been recalled by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission due to the risk of ...