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Google could've solved this trust issue by being more transparent instead of trying to sweep it all under the rug.

Pixel 4a units contained one of two different batteries, and only the one manufactured by a company called Lishen was downgraded. For the Pixel 6a, Google has decreed that the battery limits will ...

Google’s been dealing with the fallout of bad batteries on the Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a. So far, that’s involved updates that limit charging capacity after a certain number of cycles.

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.

Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.

Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.