Google’s been dealing with the fallout of bad batteries on the Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a. So far, that’s involved updates that limit charging capacity after a certain number of cycles.

Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.

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In January, Google released a battery update for the Pixel 4a. This firmware installs automatically, and since the company removed the previous versions, there was no way to revert back.

Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.

Google’s fix for the Pixel 4a also resulted in an update that throttled the phone’s battery life. In both cases, a free battery replacement, or money towards a new phone, was offered.

Unfortunately for Google, there seems to be a pattern to battery issues on the Pixel A-series. The company did not share the technical details on the Pixel 4a’s infamous battery update.

More info. Following in the footsteps of the Pixel 4a, Google is preparing an update for some Pixel 6a units that will reduce their charging performance and battery capacity.