Google Pixel 6a

[gnooliew]

So if I take the cash option, can the phone still be used? I thought they pushed a battery update. If no notification that impacted yet, can just keep using until receive some battery notification right?

 

[andriod]

So if I take the cash option, can the phone still be used? I thought they pushed a battery update. If no notification that impacted yet, can just keep using until receive some battery notification right?

Yes can. I received my cash option yesterday, around 125 SGD after conversion. I also updated my pixel 6a, update took quite long, a 1GB+ update.

 

[Ch3tah_39]

So if I take the cash option, can the phone still be used? I thought they pushed a battery update. If no notification that impacted yet, can just keep using until receive some battery notification right?

The battery "nerf" will kick in after >400 charge cycle i think.

I just check my 6a for physical sign that battery is bloated. So far seems to be ok

 

[nothinghere]

The battery "nerf" will kick in after >400 charge cycle i think.

I just check my 6a for physical sign that battery is bloated. So far seems to be ok

Yes, reports are that the battery is halved. Apps that monitor the battery shows that the battery only charges to 4.1V. From my experience so far (~620 cycles), the battery does drain quite a bit. Heavy users will likely have to charge twice a day.

 

[chari-men]

Took the cash option as well, gonna shop for another spare phone...

 

[Sulo Garbage]

Received a rejection email today saying my 6A is not eligible. Bought it when it first launched so should be the first few manufactured batches. Not sure what is the criteria for eligibility.

 

[limmk]

Pixel 6a owners were forced to install a new update earlier this month that, for some, will have a considerable impact on battery life. Things seem to be going a bit better than expected, but Pixel 6a owners are indeed feeling the effects.

Google started rolling out this new Pixel 6a update on July 8, with the update set to enact a battery reduction after the battery hit a certain number of charge cycles. For any device with over 400 charge cycles and an affected battery (meaning not all units are affected), this update would limit battery life and charging speeds as a precautionary measure. This came after limited reports of Pixel 6a devices catching fire.

As mentioned, the update has since rolled out and is starting to affect Pixel 6a owners.

User reports on Google’s forums and Reddit threads show Pixel 6a owners with, as expected, much worse battery life, with some only able to use their phone for a matter of a few hours or less. Others have found that the phone is not charging, or charging very slowly. The reason for it not charging entirely, though, seems to simply be that this update enacts a battery cap at 80% for some, meaning the phone won’t charge if it’s over that level. On the battery info page, a large message says that a battery replacement is recommended.

The good news, though, is that this update seems to have far less wide-reaching impact compared to the Pixel 4a’s update. That suggests that not as many Pixel 6a owners have affected batteries in their devices, but it also just speaks to Google having handled this situation better than the last one. The Pixel 4a’s update was shrouded in mystery for a while, leaving owners in the dark as to why their device suddenly just didn’t work as it had.

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Yes, the battery capacity dropped to 2700 mAh. But the most annoying thing is that I bought a pixel 6a in March after the 4a, when a battery patch came to it. and here it is again
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If you have a Pixel 6a, Google is offering battery replacements as well as Google Store or cash credits towards a new device.

Are you still using a Pixel 6a? Have you seen any impact since the update? Let us know your experience in the comments below.

 

[Boltstorm]

mine was identified as affected phone but still waiting for "support" after submission dunno for what. Something about email not matching when I'm using the same google account when I first got the phone and i bought it new from Courts online

 

[caterham7]

mine was identified as affected phone but still waiting for "support" after submission dunno for what. Something about email not matching when I'm using the same google account when I first got the phone and i bought it new from Courts online

Mine similar situation, give them some time, they eventually responded to ask me to setup the payment account

 

[Victory088]

Mine similar situation, give them some time, they eventually responded to ask me to setup the payment account

Hi, just to check is it the Payoneer account to be set up?

 

[caterham7]

Hi, just to check is it the Payoneer account to be set up?

if u are eligible, google will send u an email to ask u to setup

 

[andriod]

Thank you.
For option 2, still can keep the phone?

Anyway already done deal for my case, sold mine for $100 and moved on to 9A when spotted a good deal in lazada.
Hope don't have such issue for 9A!

Care to share how much you paid for 9a and got link?

 

[jtec14]

Care to share how much you paid for 9a and got link?

Lazada Singtel allows higher offset with lazcoins back then and with 6/6 vouchers around 590+ for 8/256gb before credit card cashback and selling off 6a.

Now no more, think no stocks liao

 

[ThinkMe]

3 days liao and no sound no picture on the refund

 

[x1243x]

fyi for those intending to replace the 6a battery. Be prepared to be without a phone for 2 days.

 

[andriod]

fyi for those intending to replace the 6a battery. Be prepared to be without a phone for 2 days.

How much to replace the battery? And I assume this is at CDTI official pixel service center?

 

[chari-men]

How much to replace the battery? And I assume this is at CDTI official pixel service center?

Shud be free under the program...

 

[andriod]

Shud be free under the program...

If you opt for the cash or store credit, then this won't be free anymore I assume

 

[brownkai]

Yes can. I received my cash option yesterday, around 125 SGD after conversion. I also updated my pixel 6a, update took quite long, a 1GB+ update.

Hi how long it takes for the fund to transfer to U? It's been a week since approved I still haven receive

 

[andriod]

Hi how long it takes for the fund to transfer to U? It's been a week since approved I still haven receive

3 days. As long as you see it on your payoneer should be fine.