Pixel 6a owners may soon see their devices limited in terms of battery life, as code shows that Google is preparing to “reduce” the battery to avoid “a potential overheating” issue.

The Pixel 6a will receive software support until July 2027. However, due to the potential safety issues, users should carefully consider Google’s warning and explore replacement or upgrade options.

The Google Pixel 6a has been having issues with the battery overheating, and that’s led to some serious problems for some users, including a device melting and becoming a potential fire hazard.

Not all Pixel 6a devices will be impacted, but Google notes that customers with affected devices will be contacted “next month” (in July) with more information on how to “address the issue.” ...

If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it's a good idea to keep an eye on it while it's charging: look out for any kind of deformation, and check that the handset isn't getting too hot to the touch.

“A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge.

The Pixel 6a is due to receive software support until July 2027, but it's just the latest entry in this device line to have battery problems this year. In January, Google rolled out an update that ...

The kicker: The software update will be mandatory, meaning some Pixel 6a owners will have to install it. Google, of course, isn't doing this for fun.

– Google official statement In the Pixel 4a case, Google reduced the battery’s maximum voltage down to 3.95V from the original 4.45V value. The result meant a 56% drop in charging capacity.

This statement confirms that Google will soon issue a mandatory software update to “a subset of Pixel 6a phones” in order to “reduce the risk of potential battery overheating.” This update ...

Pixel 6a: Mandatory update to reduce battery capacity Google spokesperson Alex Moriconi confirmed to The Verge that a certain number of Pixel 6a smartphones will receive a mandatory software update.