Google updates Pixel 4a

Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners
Google has announced that it is shipping an unexpected update to Pixel 4A phones this week. According to Ars Technica, the company emailed Pixel 4A owners to tell them the update will address battery performance stability but that their batteries may not last as long after it’s applied.
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Google updates Pixel 4a for battery performance
The Google Pixel 4a is getting a new software update that will change how the battery works. The update will start on January 8, 2025. It is still based on Android 13. The update will add new features to manage the battery. This should make the battery more stable. But some users may see that their battery does not last as long between charges.
Google Pixel 4a's update kills its battery life on purpose
Google’s budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone just received a software update on. This one actually lowers the battery life.
Google Pixel 4a's surprise update could kill your battery life
The old Google Pixel 4a is already receiving an update designed to optimize its battery, but that could kill some cells.
Google's Pixel 4a update will surprise users in more ways than one
Google stopped updating the 2020 Pixel 4a after Android 13. The phone has not received any updates since August 2023. But this will soon change, as Google is reaching out to Pixel
The Pixel 4a gets a surprise update for 2025
Meanwhile, Pixel 4a users can manually download the update onto their devices, or the software update will download automatically when the software is released — provided the de
Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
The Pixel 4a, a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life.
Google offers free battery replacement to some Pixel 4a owners affected by impending software update
Google is offering a free battery replacement for Pixel 4a owners. This surprising development was first reported by some users that received an email from the company advising them of this new option.
Pixel 4a Enters Battery Performance Program, Which Isn’t Ideal
Google is adding the Pixel 4a to its exclusive Battery Performance Program, which is a super nice way of telling select Pixel owners that the company is about to decimate your phone’s battery capacity and charging performance via a software update.
Google Updates Android 15 On Millions Of Pixel Phones
Google has confirmed that “we have started to roll out the monthly software update for January 2025. All supported Pixel devices running Android 15 will receive these software updates starting today,
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