Android Authority reports that the update reduced the maximum voltage of Pixel 4A batteries from 4.45 volts down to 3.95 volts, effectively reducing the phone’s charging capacit

An automatic firmware update to Android 13 was rolled out to Pixel 4a devices in Australia on 8 January 2025. The firmware update provides new battery management features to mitigate the risk of overheating. An overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user.

Google rolled out an update for the Pixel 4a that ended up killing the 2020 device's battery. Well, two months later, the Pixel 4a is now being recalled in Australia, and we're finally getting the full scoop on what went wrong.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the update's true purpose was to mitigate overheating hazards.

The Australian ACCC has announced the recall of the Google Pixel 4a following the disastrous update that caused battery issues.

A popular smartphone has been recalled over fears a software update could cause the phone to catch on fire. The Google Pixel 4a has been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

The Google Pixel 4a received a battery management update in January 2025, which led to some people's phones running out of charge in as little as 30 minutes. Now, the Pixel 4a has been recalled in Australia and the notice for the recall explains the potential reason behind the battery management software update.

Google is recalling its Pixel 4a smartphone in Australia after an update that it pushed out in January significantly degraded the battery rendering it useless.