Overview
- Google quietly pulled the refurbished Pixel 6a listing from its online store on August 6 without an official announcement.
- A mandatory Android 16 update now limits battery capacity and charging speed on Pixel 6a devices after 400 charge cycles to curb overheating hazards.
- At least five Pixel 6a units have caught fire, prompting Australia’s consumer regulator to order a recall of affected devices.
- Owners of impacted Pixel 6a phones can access free battery swaps or receive cash payments of up to $150 through online eligibility checks.
- Other refurbished Pixel models—including the 6, 6 Pro, 7a, 7 and 7 Pro—remain available at their original prices in Google’s store.