Google Support
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Determine if your device qualifies for the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program - Pixel Phone Help
If your Pixel 4a is eligible for the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program, then you may be eligible for a repair at no cost to you, a cash payment, or a Google Store hardware discount credit.
Ars Technica
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After borking my Pixel 4a battery, Google borks me, too - Ars Technica
March 25, 2025 - When Google said that the new Pixel 4a update would “reduce your battery’s runtime and charging performance,” it was not kidding.
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iFixit
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Google Pixel 4a Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide
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Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program - Google Pixel Community
Our software update is being released in phases. New features will gradually roll out across all regions. Learn more about Pixel software updates. More on support.google.com
Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program Information
I'm missing something here. My 4a has been on Android 13 for a long time and I stopped receiving updates about a year ago. And now they are suddenly pushing an update out to 'Improve the stability of the batteries performance', but yet that update can hurt battery life? What are they not telling us? Meanwhile, my battery life after 3 years still gets me thru the day, although I'm not that heavy of a user. So I'm not happy at all about this update which is going to be forced on me... More on reddit.com
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January 6, 2025Pixel 4a Battery Update - Good news for whom?
I have a Pixel 4a - a hitherto excellent phone. I very rarely make or receive 'phone calls and my usage is almost entirely through Wifi and Bluetooth. From a full battery charge I could get three days usage, but normally I recharged every other day when the battery level dropped below 50%. A... More on b4x.com
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Pixel 4a Battery Software Update - DO NOT : pixel_phones
Google released on January 8th 2025 Android version 13.0.0 TQ3A.230805.001.S2 to fix an alleged issue with the battery... More on old.reddit.com
9to5Google
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Google releases new Pixel 4a update, some free battery replacements offered [U]
January 8, 2025 - Original 1/6: The Pixel 4a stopped receiving monthly updates in August of 2023. Google is rolling this new OTA, which is still based on Android 13, starting on January 8, 2025. This release specifically “includes new battery management features to improve the stability of your battery’s performance, so the battery may last for shorter periods between charges.
GSMArena
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Google Pixel 4a - Full phone specifications
Google Pixel 4a Android smartphone. Announced Aug 2020. Features 5.81″ display, Snapdragon 730G chipset, 3140 mAh battery, 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM, Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Google Support
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Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program - Google Pixel Community
Our software update is being released in phases. New features will gradually roll out across all regions. Learn more about Pixel software updates.
Amazon
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Amazon.com: Pixel 4A 4G Battery, (Upgraded) 3080mAh Li-Polymer Replacement Battery for Google Pixel 4a 4G Model: G025J, GA02099 with Repair Tool Kits (Not for Pixel 4a 5G) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Pixel 4A 4G Battery, (Upgraded) 3080mAh Li-Polymer Replacement Battery for Google Pixel 4a 4G Model: G025J, GA02099 with Repair Tool Kits (Not for Pixel 4a 5G) : Cell Phones & Accessories
uBreakiFix
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Google Pixel 4a battery replacements | uBreakiFix by Asurion
August 28, 2024 - Our uBreakiFix by Asurion store technicians provide expert Google Pixel 4a battery replacements. Visit a store today.
Lifehacker
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What to Do If Google’s Pixel 4a Software Update Destroyed Its Battery Life | Lifehacker
January 24, 2025 - A recent Pixel 4a software update meant to stabilize battery performance has left some people with depleted batteries. Google has offered free battery replacements or a one-time payment for those impacted by this issue.
Notebookcheck
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Google Pixel 4a battery: "Update from hell" cuts capacity in half and reduces voltage - NotebookCheck.net News
February 1, 2025 - Secondly, the new software cuts the actual battery capacity in half, from 3,080 mAh to 1,539 mAh to be more precise. However, the second change only affects Pixel 4a devices that are equipped with a Lishen battery.
Reddit
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r/GooglePixel on Reddit: Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program Information
January 6, 2025 -
Google's Official Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program Information
Google's support page to check if your Pixel 4a is eligible for an "appeasement"
TLDR: A new upcoming Android 13 update will cripple some Pixel 4a batteries. Not all devices are affected. Pixel 4a 5G devices explicitly listed as unaffected. Google is offering a few "appeasements" to try and fix their mistake.
Appeasement options (choose 1):
Battery Replacement
$50 USD (or local equivalent) payment.
$100 USD (or local equivalent) Google hardware discount code applicable towards the purchase of another Pixel phone on the Google Store (as available).
Personally I've been using Android 13 in beta for the last 3 weeks on my Pixel 4a and it has truly made my phone unusable if I'm not next to a charger. I've been carrying around a large battery bank with me in my pocket just to get through the day.
I honestly thought I must have dropped it or done something to it physically to cause such degradation to the battery. Kinda glad to know that's not the case.
I'm still trying to determine if I want to get the $50 cash or chose the $100 store credit towards a new Pixel. It is interesting to note that at the time of this post the Pixel 4a trade in value is $120. With the store credit and trade in you would get $220 towards a new Pixel.
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I'm missing something here. My 4a has been on Android 13 for a long time and I stopped receiving updates about a year ago. And now they are suddenly pushing an update out to 'Improve the stability of the batteries performance', but yet that update can hurt battery life? What are they not telling us? Meanwhile, my battery life after 3 years still gets me thru the day, although I'm not that heavy of a user. So I'm not happy at all about this update which is going to be forced on me...
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My phone is eligible, but I already changed the battery (not through Google). Does anybody know if the update just checks imei to cripple the battery, or it has some other way to check the battery itself?
uBreakiFix
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Google Pixel 4a 5G battery replacements | uBreakiFix by Asurion
August 28, 2024 - Our uBreakiFix by Asurion store technicians provide expert Google Pixel 4a 5G battery replacements. Visit a store today.
B4X
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Pixel 4a Battery Update - Good news for whom? | B4X Programming Forum
February 1, 2025 - In the coming days, your Pixel 4a will receive an automatic software update to Android 13 that introduces new battery management features to improve the stability of your device.
9to5Google
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Pixel 4a battery update reportedly cuts usable charge by over 40%, more changes
February 5, 2025 - Last month, Google released an unexpected Pixel 4a update which was related to undisclosed battery concerns, and as it turns out, the update apparently cuts usable charge by over 40%, along with some feature removals.
GOV.UK
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Product Safety Report: Google Pixel 4a Smartphone (2509-0316) - GOV.UK
November 14, 2025 - Product Safety Report for Google Pixel 4a Smartphone presenting a risk of fire. ... Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the batteries may overheat during normal use.
Android Police
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RIP to your Pixel 4a's battery life as this mandatory update rolls out to all
July 21, 2025 - Although this seemed like a welcome gesture, the only issue was that this patch dramatically changed the performance of the phone, with battery life and charging speeds taking a huge hit. As you can imagine, this isn't exactly an ideal scenario if you're someone that's been using their Pixel 4a without any issues.
Tom's Guide
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Google’s battery update is reportedly tanking the Pixel 4a — here’s what we know | Tom's Guide
January 24, 2025 - Firstly, Google does offer a free battery replacement for the Pixel 4a. However, if there is any other damage to the device, which there likely will be, you'll have to pay for a full repair before they return the phone.
Google Support
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Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program - Pixel Phone Help
Pixel phones, like other smartphones on the market, use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries—and these batteries are consumable components that may experience performance, capacity, or runtime degradation as they are used. That’s why we recommend that you consider replacing your battery if ...
Ars OpenForum
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Google Pixel 4a's ruinous “Battery Performance” update is ...
January 31, 2025 - No news or community reports have surfaced yet of Pixel 4a devices causing fires, or even simply failing to function, after four years. It's an automatic update with a strong fix, but for what? Click to expand... I expect that they have stats on battery temperatures during charging.
Slashdot
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Google Pixel 4a's Ruinous 'Battery Performance' Update Is a Bewildering Mess - Slashdot
Martin points out that the updated Pixel 4a kernel has these interesting characteristics: - It seems to have been built by a Google engineer "on their personal machine, not the proper buildsystem." -- There is no source provided, as would normally be required of a Linux kernel build, though it may only need to be provided on request under the GNU General Public License. - The maximum charge voltage of certain battery profiles changes from 4.44 volts to 3.95, which would mean batteries cannot charge to anywhere near their former potential.