Google’s latest update for the Pixel 4a has revolted users. It was stated that the battery performance would be stabilised with the update, but the result was the opposite. Many users state that their phones have become almost unusable after the update. Here are the details!
Device life shortened instead of battery life for Pixel 4a!
In recent weeks, Google has surprisingly announced that it has released an update for the Pixel 4a. The company announced that this update will improve battery performance and stabilise battery life. However, users claimed that battery life was depleted much faster than expected and that their devices ran out of charge in a much shorter time than before.
In comments shared on Reddit, many Pixel 4a users say their devices have become almost useless. It is stated that the batteries that could easily last a day before the update are now depleted in a few hours.
Google’s solution to this situation is not very encouraging. The company reports that it has launched a free programme for battery replacement, but some users are charged additional fees due to different problems when they go to repair centres. In fact, according to the information shared by many users, Google authorised services require them to change the screen for $ 90 for battery replacement.
Many users who claim that Google is trying to force older devices out of use with the update are talking about the idea of filing a lawsuit en masse. In posts on Reddit, some users argue that the update is part of a ‘planned obsolescence’ strategy and that Google is deliberately making the Pixel 4a unusable.
Do you think updates to older devices are really made to improve performance or to direct users to new models? Don’t forget to share your thoughts!
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