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Google Offers Replacements After Pixel 4a Battery Catastrophe

2/1/2025

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The Pixel 4a update, infamously known as the "update of death," has wreaked havoc on battery performance, slashing life in half for users with LSN batteries. With charging voltage plummeting from 4.44V to 3.95V, Google is stepping in, offering free replacements or credits. Yet, many are left puzzled about the update's purpose and its effects on older models.

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The Pixel 4a update, infamously known as the "update of death," has wreaked havoc on battery performance, slashing life in half for users with LSN batteries. With charging voltage plummeting from 4.44V to 3.95V, Google is stepping in, offering free replacements or credits. Yet, many are left puzzled about the update's purpose and its effects on older models.