Overview

• Google will push a compulsory software update to a subset of Pixel 6a devices to reduce the risk of battery overheating.
• New battery management features will warn users at 375 charge cycles and automatically throttle capacity and charging performance at 400 cycles.
• Google plans to contact impacted owners next month with guidance on the update and options for battery servicing or replacement.
• At least two Pixel 6a users have reported their devices catching fire due to overheating, prompting the safety intervention.
• The measure follows similar fixes for the Pixel 4a and a repair program for the Pixel 7a, underscoring Google’s broader effort to prevent fire hazards in aging phones.