
Google pushed an automatic Android 13 update to Pixel 4a phones in January 2025. The update reduced battery capacity by more than 50% on affected devices and degraded charging performance. Users reported the battery dropped to around 40% of original capacity. The change was tied to overheating risk mitigation. The update altered usable life of a four-year-old device without user consent.
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