Overview

• The update targets a subset of Pixel 6A handsets deemed at risk of battery overheating.
• It reduces maximum capacity and charging performance once the battery accumulates about 400 full charge cycles.
• At least two users reported their Pixel 6A devices catching fire overnight, prompting Google’s proactive measure.
• Affected customers will receive notifications next month with instructions for installing the mandatory update.
• Earlier this year Google applied similar battery-management updates to the Pixel 4A and launched a repair program for Pixel 7A swelling issues.