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Forbes
4 hours ago
- Forbes
Google Battery Warning Made Worse By Pixel Trade-In Problems
Google will soon reduce the performance of Pixel 6a phones affected by a new battery overheating problem. If you plan to upgrade and trade-in, however, your used Pixel phone won't fetch much on the secondary market. The battery problem was first spotted by Android Authority, which discovered a line of text buried in the Settings app of the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 specifically mentioning a Pixel 6a 'battery overheating issue.' This was later confirmed by Google, which says that a forthcoming update will reduce the capacity of the Pixel 6a battery, and charging performance, once it hits 400 charge cycles. This comes after users posted on Reddit that their Pixel 6a handsets had caught fire. It's also not the first time a Pixel A-series phone has had battery overheating issues. The Pixel 4a suffered from a similar problem, while some Pixel 7a owners complained about swollen batteries last year. Google's fix for the Pixel 4a also resulted in an update that throttled the phone's battery life. In both cases, a free battery replacement, or money towards a new phone, was offered. In the case of the Pixel 7a, the company was offering up to $456 under warranty, and $300 out of warranty. If Google makes a similar offer for your affected Pixel 6a, you should take it because the phone itself isn't highly valued on the secondary market, nor will it fetch much when trading in. It's not just the Pixel 6a; the price of almost all used Pixel phones craters after one year. A-series devices are obviously budget phones, which will guarantee a low price when sold on the secondary market. But even Google's recent flagships struggle to net much when trading in. Take a look below at how Samsung prices Pixel phones when buying the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Even Google offers little for its own devices. You will get more for a used Samsung or Apple phone when buying a new Pixel 9. Your Pixel 6a won't fetch much when trading in. The best deal you will find is Samsung U.K.'s guaranteed £200 ($271.30) for any Android phone when buying the Galaxy S25. If you decide to sell your Pixel 6a on the secondary market, in good condition the phone will sell for roughly $100 on eBay. The situation is slightly better on Swappa, where you might net $120. Considering that there have been three Pixel A-series phones with battery problems, all of which have virtually no sell-on value, if Google offers some money off of a new flagship phone in exchange for your Pixel 6a, take it.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Google Pixel 6a Users Warned About Battery Heating Issue: What The Company Said
Last Updated: Google has warned users about battery overheating issues with the Pixel 6a units that can be damaging for the device and the user Pixel 6a users have been warned by Google about a major issue with the battery that can be only fixed by reducing its charging hold and capacity. The company is going to roll out an update that will throttle the battery usage on the Pixel 6a model and this will be mandatory for most users. Google has started the process of reaching out to the affected Pixel 6a owners and they will be informed about the next steps in July and helping them address the issue. Pixel 6a Battery Update: What's The Issue? It seems the new Android 16 beta version has forced Google to rethink its OS strategy for the Pixel 6a model, which can face potential battery overheating issues. The new Android version is available for the Pixel 6a device and somehow it feels like the culprit behind these problems. Google has mentioned that the update will be mandatory for the Pixel 6a users which will reduce the capacity of the battery as well as its charging speed to control the possible heating issues. The company will apply these throttles once the Pixel 6a unit reaches 400 charging cycles. Pixel 6a is the latest device to face overheating issues, and this confirmation from Google makes it a worrying situation. Google faced similar issues with the Pixel 4a model earlier, for which the company has offered free battery replacement if the particular model/unit was affected and eligible for the free of cost change. You could avail it by heading to the near service centre and get it replaced by the company. Google is likely to take some time before issuing this battery-related update for the Pixel 6a users and we will gradually come to know about the affected number of users and how they will be helped with the process. Either Google will change the battery like the Pixel 4a or should consider other ways to mitigate the problem for the consumer. First Published: June 12, 2025, 14:53 IST
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- GSM Arena
Google will reduce the Pixel 6a's battery capacity with an upcoming update
Earlier this year, Google released a Battery Performance Program update for the Pixel 4a which cut the phone's battery life as a precautionary measure. The reason – Pixel 4a batteries were overheating and posing a fire hazard. Well, another Pixel a-series phone is getting similar treatment soon as the Pixel 6a will also get a battery voltage decrease to prevent it from overheating. There are several reports online of Pixel 6a units spontaneously catching fire while charging and Google is taking the precautionary route once again. The update will only affect Pixel 6a units with over 400 charging cycles. A string in the latest Android 16 QPR 1 beta release confirms these upcoming changes, and Google also issued an official statement. A subset of Pixel 6a phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating. 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. – Google official statement In the Pixel 4a case, Google reduced the battery's maximum voltage down to 3.95V from the original 4.45V value. The result meant a 56% drop in charging capacity. The Pixel 6a will probably get similar treatment. Burnt Pixel 6a unit (images: AndroidAuthority) In the meantime, if you are a Pixel 6a user, you can check your battery health by going to Settings > Battery > Battery health. If the phone shows an alert, you should probably look into getting your phone's battery swapped, preferably at a licensed service center. Google is also offering free replacements for Pixel 7a units with swollen batteries. Via
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Mobile users warned urgent ‘mandatory' update affects their battery after reports of phones catching FIRE
A "MANDATORY" update is going out to some mobiles after reports of fires breaking out when charging. While the update is important for safety, affected users will notice a knock to their Advertisement 2 A small number of users have reported that their phones caught fire Credit: Reddit / zaliver 2 Google says it will contact those impacted Credit: Getty Google has confirmed to The Sun that a "subset" of Pixel 6a devices will receive it "to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating". It comes as a number of unverified reports online that the phone caught fire when on charge. One user shared pictures of his destroyed Pixel 6a which they say began to "shoot out hot gas" in the middle of the night as it was on charge. "Luckily, I was able to smother the fire, then throw the still-smoking phone into the toilet before the fire spread," Reddit user zaliver claimed. Advertisement Read more about phones "My wife and I are pretty shook up about it." A small number of other users have reported similar issues. "The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles," Google said. "We'll contact impacted customers next month, with all the information they need to address the issue." Advertisement Most read in Phones & Gadgets It comes only a few months after another update impacted the batteries on the Pixel 4A, though this incident affected all models and wasn't a result of safety concerns. Owners were offered a Must-know Android tips to boost your phone Get the most out of your Android smartphone with these little-known hacks:
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Mobile users warned urgent ‘mandatory' update affects their battery after reports of phones catching FIRE
It's not the first time Google has had to step in due to a battery issue in recent months POWER DOWN Mobile users warned urgent 'mandatory' update affects their battery after reports of phones catching FIRE Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "MANDATORY" update is going out to some mobiles after reports of fires breaking out when charging. While the update is important for safety, affected users will notice a knock to their battery's capacity as a result. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A small number of users have reported that their phones caught fire Credit: Reddit / zaliver 2 Google says it will contact those impacted Credit: Getty Google has confirmed to The Sun that a "subset" of Pixel 6a devices will receive it "to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating". It comes as a number of unverified reports online that the phone caught fire when on charge. One user shared pictures of his destroyed Pixel 6a which they say began to "shoot out hot gas" in the middle of the night as it was on charge. "Luckily, I was able to smother the fire, then throw the still-smoking phone into the toilet before the fire spread," Reddit user zaliver claimed. "My wife and I are pretty shook up about it." A small number of other users have reported similar issues. "The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles," Google said. "We'll contact impacted customers next month, with all the information they need to address the issue." It comes only a few months after another update impacted the batteries on the Pixel 4A, though this incident affected all models and wasn't a result of safety concerns. Owners were offered a free replacement battery to solve the problem.
