Pixel 4a users are furious after a surprise update from Google that worsens battery life
The Google Pixel 4a has become popular among those looking for optimised Android in a compact body. However, a recent update has caused great concern among users of this smartphone.
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The Google Pixel 4a was released in 2020, and at that time, it was not on the list of devices that receive seven years of updates. Therefore, many people were pleasantly surprised when Google released an unexpected update for this smartphone. The changes were announced as part of the "Battery Performance Improvement Programme", which was supposed to improve battery stability. However, the company warned that this could lead to a decrease in battery life.
However, the actual results were much worse than expected. Users began to complain about a sharp deterioration in battery performance. One of them wrote: "Before this update, I admired Google for paying attention to their users. But this update has made my phone almost useless." Some users have reported that the battery only charges for a few hours even with minimal use.
Google Pixel 4a. Image: 9to5Google
Due to the scale of the problem, Google has introduced a free battery replacement programme for users affected by the update. In addition, the company is offering compensation in the form of a $50 or $100 credit towards the purchase of a new Pixel device.
Many users are outraged that Google did not provide detailed information about the problem that the update was supposed to solve. The lack of clear explanations has further disappointed those who were hoping for transparency from the company.
Source: Android Headlines
