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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 volts, effectively reducing the phone’s charging capacit
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 week. The reason, the commission said, is that Google's firmware update and battery changes served to "mitigate the risk of overheating" because "an overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user."
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 Pixel 4a is now being recalled in Australia, and we're finally getting the full scoop on what went wrong.
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 update provides new battery management features to mitigate the risk of overheating. An overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user.
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 hazards.
Google Pixel 4a recalled in Australia after disastrous update
The Australian ACCC has announced the recall of the Google Pixel 4a following the disastrous update that caused battery issues.
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 4a has been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Google Pixel 4a smartphone recalled over ‘fire risk’
A Google smartphone sold at major Australian retailers, such as JB Hi-Fi, has been recalled over concerns it could overheat and cause burns or spark a fire.
Fire Risk Recall May Explain That Controversial Pixel 4a Battery Update
A t the end of last month, The Google Pixel 4a got a software update that rendered the device nearly unusable for some people, for seemingly unknown reasons. The update included "
Google’s March Pixel Drop is here with a ton of Android upgrades
It's time for Google's newest Pixel Drop update, which will deliver a batch of enhancements to the company's smartphones.
Google Pixel phones just got 10 major upgrades for free - older models included
From detecting pulse loss to tracking menstrual health, Google's latest Pixel update is loaded with new features.