Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement

Google introduced the Pixel 4a again in 2020, which reached its software program finish cycle with the Android 13 replace. Now, Google confirmed that it’s releasing an replace to Pixel 4a models this week. The software program replace will handle the battery efficiency stability of the previous Pixel smartphone. In sure Pixel 4a telephones the software program replace will scale back obtainable battery capability and scale back charging efficiency. Google can be providing compensation for affected customers.

As per Google’s support page for the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program, the smartphone producer will roll out an automated software program replace for Android 13 to all Pixel 4a gadgets beginning January 8 with a view to enhance the steadiness of the battery’s efficiency. Google states that for sure fashions, the software program replace reduces obtainable battery capability and impacts charging efficiency. 

Google Provides Appeasement Options for Affected Pixel 4a Owners

“After the software program replace is downloaded, your gadget will restart robotically to use the replace. For some gadgets (Impacted Devices), the replace consists of new battery administration options to enhance the steadiness of your battery’s efficiency, so the battery might final for shorter durations between expenses” stated Google. Users of Impacted Devices might discover different adjustments like lowered charging efficiency or adjustments to the battery-level indicator.

All Pixel 4a models will get the replace however just a few might expertise a decline of their battery efficiency. Given the lowered battery capability, Google says affected Pixel 4a customers can declare a free battery alternative. If you aren’t choosing a free battery swap, you may select between a one-time $50 (roughly Rs. 4,000) cost or a $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000) credit score towards a brand new Pixel telephone from Google’s on-line retailer.

Affected Pixel 4a house owners can apply for one of many appeasement choices till January 8. Battery alternative service is on the market at walk-in restore centres in India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Singapore. Mail-in restore is on the market for patrons within the United States. Battery alternative is just obtainable in eligible areas and whereas battery provides final.