Pixel 6a gets a mandatory Android update next week with battery reduction
10 months ago
- #Battery Update
- #Pixel 6a
- Google is rolling out a mandatory Android 16 update for Pixel 6a devices starting July 8, 2025.
- The update includes battery management changes for 'impacted' devices, affecting battery life and charging after 400 charge cycles.
- Non-impacted devices will not see any changes to battery management.
- Google will notify users when their device reaches 375 charge cycles as a reminder.
- Affected users can get a no-cost battery replacement, cash payment, or a Google Store hardware discount credit.
- The update was first announced in mid-June 2025.