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Mandatory software update to reduce the battery capacity for affected Pixel 6a phones being pushed out
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this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2025
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GrapheneOS dosent have this
Also, even if you batt becomes a spicy pillow, you might just replace it via ifixit for like 50€
iFixit (at least the US site) has been out of stock for Pixel 6a batteries for a few months now. I started looking when news of this update was coming down the line. Anyone got a dfferent suggestion than iFixit in the meantime?
They're supposedly offering free battery replacements.
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16340779?hl=en
Mine was already previously refurbished and ineligible for the program, which is why I'm seeking out another option, sadly. I already checked.
I've used batteriesplus, but it's been a few years since I've needed a replacement so I don't know if they're in stock.
If you get the battery replacement will it stop limiting battery capacity and charging speeds? I'm guessing not.