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

The Pixel 4a is being recalled in Australia due to battery overheating risks, finally shedding more light on what's wrong with the phone.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product Safety arm issued a recall for the Pixel 4a late last week. The reason, the commission said, is that Google's firmware update and battery changes served to "mitigate the risk of overheating" because "an overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user."

Google rolled out a rather confusing update for the Pixel 4a. It said it was launching a Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program aimed at improving "the stability of

Google has started recalling an older mid range Pixel model. The company’s Pixel 4a was released way back in 2020 but it is now at risk due to one of the latest updates. So here’s what you need to know and why you should avoid updating your Pixel 4a.

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

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.

An update for the Pixel 4a released in January reduced the battery life. It is now clear why: there was probably a risk of overheating.

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