Google has a big surprise for the Pixel 4a, the Google phone that has been out of its update guarantee for a long time is getting a surprise update. Google published a full post on its own forum with all the details.
“Google has determined that certain Pixel 4a devices require a software update to stabilize battery performance.”The company wrote. That’s why there will be a corresponding update for all Pixel 4a devices starting January 8, 2025.
What’s more interesting is that some devices may be affected by performance degradation. In this case, Google even has it “Right to a Goodwill Benefit” If your device is affected after the update for customers, you can Report to Google.
For some devices (“Affected Devices”), the update introduces new battery management features to improve battery performance stability However, this can result in reduced battery life between charges. Users of affected devices may also notice other changes, such as reduced charging performance or changes in the way the battery level is displayed on the smartphone.
Battery replacement is also possible for German customers. Optionally, there is a goodwill payment for Google hardware worth 100 euros or a one-time payment of 50 euros as a discount code.
