<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Google will roll out a mandatory software update for Pixel 6a devices starting July 8 to prevent battery overheating on identified Impacted Devices.</li><li>The update aims to reduce battery-related issues following reports of Pixel 6a phones catching fire; Google will automatically reduce battery capacity on affected phones after 400 charges.</li><li>Users with impacted devices will receive a warning at 375 charging cycles to indicate the new battery protection system activation.</li><li>Some Pixel 6a users may experience shorter battery life, slower charging, and unusual battery indicator readings after the update; Google is offering free battery replacements for affected devices.</li></ul>

Using a Pixel 6a? Google’s new update could shorten your phone’s battery life, here’s why

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