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Google Pixel 7 Battery Swelling Sparks Safety Concerns

9/15/2025

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Story summary

Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users report battery swelling, leading to screen detachment.
Some devices fail to power on despite being fully charged.
This issue resembles past problems with the Pixel 7a, raising safety concerns.
Google's support has been inconsistent, with mixed responses on replacements.
Users are advised to seek help from authorized repair centers, but many find support lacking.

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Story summary

Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users report battery swelling, leading to screen detachment.
Some devices fail to power on despite being fully charged.
This issue resembles past problems with the Pixel 7a, raising safety concerns.
Google's support has been inconsistent, with mixed responses on replacements.
Users are advised to seek help from authorized repair centers, but many find support lacking.