Google is providing a free battery replacement to Pixel 6a consumers in India who have recently encountered issues. To address overheating concerns, the business will also release an update that reduces performance and charging speed. The update will limit battery use on the Pixel 6a model, making it necessary for the majority of customers. The offer is likely to fix the phone’s overheating problem.
For Pixel 6a customers who are having problems with battery loss and overheating, Google is providing free battery replacements or compensation. In order to increase energy efficiency and lower the danger of overheating, the corporation will also make the Android 16 upgrade necessary.
“All Pixel 6a devices will receive a mandatory automatic software update to Android 16, with roll-out starting July 8 2025, but only Impacted Devices will receive the battery management features. Some users will see changes sooner than others because the battery management features activate only after an Impacted Device reaches 400 charge cycles.”
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The Pixel 6a will get an automated upgrade on July 8, 2025, and it will restart on its own. Although it only becomes active after 400 charge cycles, the update adds additional battery management options for affected devices to lessen the possibility of overheating. When the battery reaches 375 cycles, these devices will get a reminder notification. Users may experience decreased charging performance and lower battery life between charges if the functionality is activated. The phone’s battery-level indicator will also be tweaked with the upgrade.
Starting on July 21, the Pixel 6a battery will be replaced at no additional cost. The replacement will be offered to consumers in the US and India via mail-in repair as well as walk-in repair facilities in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and India. Soon, more battery replacement capabilities should be available in Australia, France, Japan, and some regions of Europe. Only in areas that qualify and while battery supplies remain may batteries be replaced.
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Enter your IMEI number and email address on Google’s website to see if your Pixel 6a qualifies for a free battery replacement. If your device is on the list of impacted devices, this will let you know so you can fix it.
Similar to the Pixel 4a model, Google has had battery problems with the Pixel 6a model. Google is reevaluating its OS approach for the Pixel 6a in light of the latest Android 16 beta release, which might cause battery overheating problems. These problems appear to be mostly related to the latest version of Android.
