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Another Google Pixel 6a has caught fire, according to a Reddit user.
\nThe user said their phone caught fire despite installing Google\u2019s mandatory update to combat battery heating.
\nThis also comes after Australia\u2019s consumer watchdog issued a notice about Pixel 6a battery overheating.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve reported on several Google Pixel 6a<\/a> battery fires<\/a> earlier this year. This prompted Google to release a mandatory update for some units earlier this month to combat the issue. This update is supposed to dramatically cut battery life and reduce charging speeds in a bid to reduce battery heating issues. Unfortunately, someone has reported a Pixel 6a battery fire after installing the update.<\/p>\n Redditor footymanageraddict<\/a> reports that their Pixel 6a caught fire while they were sleeping on Saturday (July 26):<\/p>\n I got woken up with a horrible smell and a loud noise. Fire had already started and i managed to throw the phone on the tile floor pulling it by the cord. The phone was sitting less than 40 cms away from my head on my nightstand. Sheets caught on fire. My ac (a floor unit) had damages (sic) on its surface from the fire. My throat hurt the whole day from the fumes i inhaled (My room door was closed because of the ac being on so i basically breathed the smoke for a longer time than i would want trying to stop a fire from spreading).<\/p>\n The Redditor said they had been charging the phone with the Steam Deck\u2019s 45W charger. They also posted several photos showing the aftermath of the fire, seen below. The images show an extensively burned Pixel 6a, including a melted screen, a partially melted case, and charred internals.<\/p>\n What\u2019s particularly concerning is that the user said<\/a> they had installed Google\u2019s \u201cBattery Performance Program\u201d update<\/a>, which was supposed to reduce the risk of battery overheating in the first place. Google also recommends a free battery replacement for affected devices (via mail or walk-in), but the user said walk-in replacements weren\u2019t available in their country.<\/p>\n This might be the fifth Pixel 6a to catch fire in the last 12 months. However, the previous four incidents occurred before Google\u2019s \u201cBattery Performance Program\u201d update.<\/p>\n This latest incident suggests that the update doesn\u2019t go far enough and that Google needs to perform a mandatory battery replacement or device recall. It\u2019s also theoretically possible that the device battery was already past the point of no return. However, the user didn\u2019t notice any battery swelling or other telltale signs.<\/p>\n This also comes after Australia\u2019s consumer watchdog issued a warning<\/a> about the Pixel 6a on July 25. The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission warned that the phone\u2019s battery may overheat, but added that users didn\u2019t have to return their devices. The warning nevertheless came a day before the latest battery fire incident.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve asked Google for comment regarding this latest issue and whether it will take additional actions (e.g., a mandatory recall\/replacement). We\u2019ll update the article when the Pixel maker gives us an answer. Either way, it\u2019s getting harder to recommend mid-range Pixel phones<\/a> due to this issue.<\/p>\n Got a tip? Talk to us!\u00a0Email our staff at\u00a0news@androidauthority.com<\/a>. You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it’s your choice.<\/p>\n