{"id":35146,"date":"2025-07-31T06:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/35146\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T06:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:07:11","slug":"if-you-own-a-google-pixel-6a-you-may-need-to-replace-the-battery-or-buy-a-new-phone-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/35146\/","title":{"rendered":"If you own a Google Pixel 6a, you may need to replace the battery or buy a new phone: Here\u2019s why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it may be time to consider replacing the battery\u2014or even upgrading to a new phone. The Pixel 6a, which became one of Google\u2019s most popular devices following its 2022 launch, is now facing a serious battery issue. Google has issued an urgent advisory to Pixel 6a users, urging them to install a mandatory software update to prevent the battery from potentially failing\u2014or, in extreme cases, exploding. However, the update comes with a drawback: it can reduce battery life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting July 8, 2025, your Pixel 6a will automatically receive a mandatory software update to Android 16. This update is necessary to address a potential battery overheating risk in certain Pixel 6a devices, which could pose a risk to users. These changes will ONLY activate if (1) you have an Impacted Device and (2) once your phone&#8217;s battery has completed 400 charge cycles,\u201d Google stated on its Help Center page.<\/p>\n<p>While Google\u2019s swift action has calmed some concerns, users who installed the update have reported serious issues. In some cases, phones have still caught fire while charging overnight. One user even claimed their Pixel 6a exploded during charging. Though these incidents appear isolated, they all point to a deeper battery problem that Google has yet to clearly explain. The software update is expected to resolve the issue for most users, but evidently, it hasn\u2019t worked in every case.<br \/>Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Google is now offering free battery replacements or discounts on new phones. While replacing the battery is the more economical option, especially since it&#8217;s free, customers who prefer upgrading can apply a trade-in credit toward a new device. \u201cYou could get a Pixel 9a, which starts at \u20b949,999.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, despite providing solutions, Google has been criticized for not adequately informing users about the severity of the issue. The lack of communication may be contributing to the rising number of reports involving battery explosions in Pixel 6a devices.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ET logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752992409_506_118783427.cms.png\" width=\"90%\"\/>Live Events<br \/>If you own a Pixel 6a, you\u2019re strongly advised to visit an authorised service centre and request a free battery replacement. Users who have done so report significantly improved battery life, comparable to a brand-new phone. For those leaning toward an upgrade, Google is also offering a credit for the Pixel 6a that can be used toward the purchase of the newer Pixel 9a.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it may be time to consider replacing the battery\u2014or even upgrading&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35147,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[20927,20936,20932,2306,20931,20935,20928,20933,20930,20934,20929,86,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-35146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-google-pixel-6a-battery-issue","tag-google-pixel-6a-battery-replacement","tag-google-pixel-6a-explosion","tag-mobile","tag-pixel-6a-android-16-update","tag-pixel-6a-battery-damage","tag-pixel-6a-battery-replacement","tag-pixel-6a-charging-issue","tag-pixel-6a-overheating-problem","tag-pixel-6a-recall","tag-pixel-6a-software-update-2025","tag-technology","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35146"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35146\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}