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[[File:Google | The '''Google Pixel 6a''' is an [[Android]] smartphone designed, developed and marketed by [[Google]]. It was released on July 28, 2022. Android 16 is expected to be the last version supported with security updates expected to end sometime in 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PiFixel 6a end of life date |url=https://endoflife.date/pixel |url-status=live |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=endoflife.date |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118201513/https://endoflife.date/pixel |archive-date=18 Jan 2026}}</ref> On July 2, 2025, Google announced its Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program to users: | ||
[[File:Google Pixel 6a email forced update lowering battery life.png|thumb|right|Email sent to users with a Pixel 6a.]] | |||
<blockquote>"Google has determined that certain Pixel 6a phones (“Impacted Devices”) require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating which could pose a risk to users. The update will enable important battery management features that will reduce battery capacity and charging performance on Impacted Devices after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles. | <blockquote>"Google has determined that certain Pixel 6a phones (“Impacted Devices”) require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating which could pose a risk to users. The update will enable important battery management features that will reduce battery capacity and charging performance on Impacted Devices after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles. | ||
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*Users must provide sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers and bank details | *Users must provide sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers and bank details | ||
*A $3 USD processing fee is deducted from the compensation | *A $3 USD processing fee is deducted from the compensation | ||
*An annual account fee of $29.95 USD is charged if the account balance does not exceed $2,000 USD in transactions within 12 months<nowiki><ref></nowiki>{{Cite web |title=Annual account fee |url=https://payoneer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43738/~/annual-account-fee |url-status=live |access-date=25 Mar 2025 |website=[[Payoneer]]}}</ref> https://support.google.com/pixelphone/workflow/16310202 | *An annual account fee of $29.95 USD is charged if the account balance does not exceed $2,000 USD in transactions within 12 months<nowiki><ref></nowiki>{{Cite web |title=Annual account fee |url=https://payoneer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43738/~/annual-account-fee |url-status=live |access-date=25 Mar 2025 |website=[[Payoneer]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251129174745/https://payoneer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43738/~/annual-account-fee |archive-date=29 Nov 2025}}<nowiki></ref></nowiki> https://support.google.com/pixelphone/workflow/16310202 | ||
*Users report being advised to immediately delete their Payoneer account after receiving compensation to avoid fees<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=I have replaced battery in a local shop not supported by Google |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i1e4ds/i_have_replaced_battery_in_a_local_shop_not/ |url-status=live |access-date=25 Mar 2025 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref> | *Users report being advised to immediately delete their Payoneer account after receiving compensation to avoid fees<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=I have replaced battery in a local shop not supported by Google |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i1e4ds/i_have_replaced_battery_in_a_local_shop_not/ |url-status=live |access-date=25 Mar 2025 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref> | ||
===Store-credit limitations=== | ===Store-credit limitations=== | ||
[[File:6a | [[File:Pixel 6a support page for determining eligibility for program.png|thumb|alt=Screenshot of Google's compensation options for the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program.|Screenshot of Google's compensation options for the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program.]] | ||
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===Reimbursement=== | ===Reimbursement=== | ||
There is an option if you have had | There is an option if you have had your 6a battery replaced at an authorized service center prior to the program announcement. | ||
[[File:6a | [[File:Pixel 6a support page for determining eligibility for program - previously replaced battery.png|thumb|alt=Have you recently had your battery repaired at an authorized repair partner|Have you recently had your battery repaired at an authorized repair partner]] | ||
==Aftermath of software update== | ==Aftermath of software update== | ||
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=== Safety issue === | ===Safety issue=== | ||
A Pixel 6a caught fire after the update, indicating the Battery Performance Program isn't enough to prevent overheating<ref>{{Cite web |last=Whitwam |first=Ryan |date=29 Jul 2025 |title=Another Google Pixel 6a catches fire after battery-nerfing update |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/another-google-pixel-6a-catches-fire-after-battery-nerfing-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250729114215/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/another-google-pixel-6a-catches-fire-after-battery-nerfing-update/ |archive-date=29 Jul 2025 |website=Arstechnica}}</ref>. | A Pixel 6a caught fire after the update, indicating the Battery Performance Program isn't enough to prevent overheating<ref>{{Cite web |last=Whitwam |first=Ryan |date=29 Jul 2025 |title=Another Google Pixel 6a catches fire after battery-nerfing update |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/another-google-pixel-6a-catches-fire-after-battery-nerfing-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250729114215/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/another-google-pixel-6a-catches-fire-after-battery-nerfing-update/ |archive-date=29 Jul 2025 |website=Arstechnica}}</ref>. | ||
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===Technical evidence of battery changes=== | ===Technical evidence of battery changes=== | ||
The battery voltage has been dropped to below 4.0V after the update, the actual capacity | The battery voltage has been dropped to below 4.0V after the update, reducing the actual battery capacity to below 60%<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 Jul 2025 |title=Thank you Google for Fast Charging Update /s |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Pixel6aUsers/comments/1lwf3p5/thank_you_google_for_fast_charging_update_s/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250721025129/https://old.reddit.com/r/Pixel6aUsers/comments/1lwf3p5/thank_you_google_for_fast_charging_update_s/|archive-date=2025-07-21 |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>. | ||
==Possible technical rationale== | ==Possible technical rationale== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Google Pixel|Battery Performance Program]] | |||
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