A few days ago, Google launched Android 16 update Focus on solving problems with the battery in the Pixel 6A. The obligatory patch adjusted the administration of batteries for mobile phones that overcame certain load cycles. As a result, some Pixel 6A sharply reduced their autonomy, and now the owners are furious.
In accordance with 9to5googleIN Mandatory update for Pixel 6A caused a wave of criticism its owners. Some publications c Reddit And on Google support forums, they show the influence of this adjustment on mobile characteristics. Many users note that The service life of the battery was sharply reduced Or that his Pixel 6A stopped completely recharge.
“Now I have only 30-40% of the service life of the battery to use it immediately after the July update– said the owner on the support forums. “Google said that the new update will reduce the download performance, but they killed my phone, I had 4-5 hours before the update, and my phone was not overheated either.“The other said.
Most reports agree with one thing: 6th pixel worked well before updating And he offered a worthy autonomy. Users criticize Google for addressing this practice make them buy a new mobileThe field “The phone is now almost useless, since I can’t even sell it, since it shows the marked battery,” said one of the victims.
Why did Google release a mandatory update for Pixel 6A?
In addition to criticism and dubious practices that are used by companies such as Apple, Google or Samsung, the truth is that The Pixel 6A situation is beyond the scope of the programmed obsolescenceThe field of Android 16 was released to avoid overheating, which will cause fire. Google applied a measure similar to Pixel 4A in early 2025. And he offered a free replacement of the battery to avoid accidents.
According to the web site of Google support:
Google determined that certain Pixel 6A phones (“touched devices”) require mandatory updating the software to reduce the risk of possible overheating of the battery, which may represent a risk to users. The update will enable important battery control functions that reduce the battery capacity and load performance on the affected devices after the battery reaches 400 load cycles.
All Pixel 6A devices will receive a mandatory automatic software update for Android 16, which will be implemented from July 8, 2025, but only the devices touched will receive batteries management functions. Some users will see changes to others, because the batteries management functions are activated only after the affected device reaches 400 load cycles.
It is not prevented to mention that These measures affect only some Pixel 6A, which have already exceeded 400 load cyclesThe field if your mobile phone is on the list, and you still do not reach this margin, you will not see any changes in the administration of the battery. As soon as you reach 375 cycles, the mobile phone will send a reminder to warn you that the end is approaching.
Pixel owners 6a will see Significant decrease in autonomy and mobile loadThe field will no longer exceed 80% when connecting to the flow, so they will have to adjust the use or wear a charger every time they leave to avoid non -compliance.
Google turned on a website on which you can check if your Pixel 6A has calculations. If you meet the requirements of the battery performance program, you can get the cost without costs or discounts in the Google store.
Source: Hiper Textual
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