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A fifth Pixel 6a has caught fire despite installing Google's recent update aimed at reducing battery overheating, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the fix and potential safety risks, especially after Australian authorities issued a warning about the device's battery issues.
Google will release a mandatory Android 16 update on July 8 for Pixel 6A devices to address battery overheating issues, particularly for impacted phones that may catch fire. The update will reduce battery capacity after 400 charging cycles and notify users at 375 cycles, with affected users eligible for free battery replacements. The update may also cause reduced charging performance and changes to battery indicators.
Google is reducing the battery capacity and charging speed of some Pixel 6a phones via a software update to prevent overheating and potential fires, following reports of battery-related incidents. The update will be mandatory for affected devices after 400 charge cycles, with affected users contacted next month. This issue adds to previous battery problems in other Pixel models this year.
Google is releasing a mandatory software update for a subset of Pixel 6A phones to reduce battery capacity and mitigate overheating risks, following reports of spontaneous fires and overheating incidents. The update will activate battery management features after 400 charge cycles, and affected users will be contacted with further instructions.
Google is preparing a mandatory software update for Pixel 6a devices to reduce battery capacity after reports of overheating and fires, especially after 400 charge cycles, with plans to recommend battery replacements and manage safety risks.
Google is warning Pixel 6a owners about a potential battery overheating issue that could lead to fires, and will soon release a mandatory software update to limit battery capacity and charging speed after 400 charge cycles as a safety measure. Users are advised to replace their batteries or upgrade their devices if they see the warning.
A Pixel 6a user experienced their phone melting due to battery overheating, caused by non-OEM charging, which posed a fire risk. Google is replacing the device with a Pixel 8a, but concerns remain about the safety and potential for similar incidents in the Pixel A-series.