Pixel 4a Will get an Replace; Eligible Customers Can Get Free Battery Alternative

Google introduced the Pixel 4a again in 2020, which reached its software program finish cycle with the Android 13 replace. Now, Google confirmed that it’s releasing an replace to Pixel 4a models this week. The software program replace will tackle the battery efficiency stability of the outdated Pixel smartphone. In sure Pixel 4a telephones the software program replace will cut back obtainable battery capability and cut back charging efficiency. Google can also be providing compensation for affected customers.

As per Google’s assist web page for the Pixel 4a Battery Efficiency Program, the smartphone producer will roll out an automated software program replace for Android 13 to all Pixel 4a gadgets beginning January Eight as a way to enhance the steadiness of the battery’s efficiency. Google states that for sure fashions, the software program replace reduces obtainable battery capability and impacts charging efficiency. 

Google Supplies Appeasement Choices for Affected Pixel 4a House owners

“After the software program replace is downloaded, your gadget will restart routinely to use the replace. For some gadgets (Impacted Gadgets), the replace consists of new battery administration options to enhance the steadiness of your battery’s efficiency, so the battery could final for shorter intervals between costs” stated Google. Customers of Impacted Gadgets could discover different adjustments like lowered charging efficiency or adjustments to the battery-level indicator.

All Pixel 4a models will get the replace however only some could expertise a decline of their battery efficiency. Given the lowered battery capability, Google says affected Pixel 4a customers can declare a free battery substitute. In case you are not choosing a free battery swap, you possibly can select between a one-time $50 (roughly Rs. 4,000) fee or a $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000) credit score towards a brand new Pixel cellphone from Google’s on-line retailer.

Affected Pixel 4a homeowners can apply for one of many appeasement choices till January 8. Battery substitute service is obtainable at walk-in restore centres in India, america, Canada, the UK, Germany, and Singapore. Mail-in restore is obtainable for patrons in america. Battery substitute is barely obtainable in eligible places and whereas battery provides final.