Overview

• The software update will automatically enable battery management features on select Pixel 6A devices to reduce overheating risk by limiting performance post-400 cycles.
• Google plans to directly contact affected owners next month with instructions on how to apply the mandatory update and assess device health.
• At least two Pixel 6A units reportedly caught fire, including one that “spontaneously combusted” overnight, prompting the safety measure.
• The measure follows earlier fixes for Pixel 4A and an extended repair program for Pixel 7A, reflecting a broader effort to address aging battery issues.
• Google continues software support for the Pixel 6A through July 2027 and points to design factors such as cooling, chipset efficiency and 5G modem power as possible overheating contributors.