Pixel 4a gets a surprise update for 2025

Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners
Pixel 4a devices will receive an automatic software update to Android 13. After the software update is downloaded, your device will restart automatically to
Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
The Pixel 4a, a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life.
Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement
Google is offering an update to Pixel 4a phones this week Some Pixel 4a phones may face charging issues after receiving update Impacted devices are eligible for battery replacements or cash
Google's Pixel 4a update will surprise users in more ways than one
Google stopped updating the 2020 Pixel 4a after Android 13. The phone has not received any updates since August 2023. But this will soon change, as Google is reaching out to Pixel
The Pixel 4a gets a surprise update for 2025
Meanwhile, Pixel 4a users can manually download the update onto their devices, or the software update will download automatically when the software is released — provided the de
Google releasing new Pixel 4a update, some eligible for free battery replacement
Google has contacted Pixel 4a owners today about an upcoming software update that will “improve the stability of their battery’s performance."
Google to pay these Pixel users if latest update damages their device: Are you eligible?
Google will compensate Pixel 4a owners if their device is impacted by a software update aimed at improving battery performance. Here are the details.
Google drops the first Pixel update of 2025 with a fix for themed icons
Themed icons in dark mode get a fix . Immediately upon installing the December 2024 update, dark mode users were greeted by the light mode versions of Google's themed home screen
Surprise Google Pixel update spells bad news for some but free cash for others
Owners of a certain Pixel smartphone will get an unexpected update soon that is designed to shorten battery life ...
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With only tiny differences in case size from Pixel 7 models ... ultra-wide cameras and stereo speakers. The 4a has the least battery runtime and smallest screen (see below).
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Pixel phones now support bypass charging when set to the 80% charging limit (Updated: Confirmed)
Update, December 12, 2024 (07:09 AM ET): Google has confirmed that Pixels now indeed support bypass charging. The battery is bypassed if you have the option selected, and keep your Pixel plugged ...
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Preserve battery health by setting your Pixel to stop charging at 80%; here’s how
The limit feature is there as an end-all solution and will never allow your device to charge past that set percentage in order to save the Pixel’s battery over a long period of time. Of course ...
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Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE: Google is looking to one-up Apple's budget phone with improved features, like battery life and screen size
Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: Battery life I'm also anticipating that the Pixel 6a will have significantly longer battery life than the iPhone SE. Last year's Pixel 5a lasted 14 ...
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Should You Buy A Pixel Phone? A “PROS & CONS” Guide…
Add in things like 120Hz displays on all models, very impressive cameras across the board, decent battery life, 7 years’ worth of Android updates, and appealing, smart-looking design, and you might ...