From PC Mag: Some of Google’s mid-range Pixel phones are suffering from battery fires with the Pixel 6a having enough issues it enforced a mandatory battery limitation through a software update. However, that update may not go far enough.
As spotted by Android Authority, a user on Reddit has reported their Google Pixel 6a caught fire over the weekend despite having the battery update installed.
The Reddit user said the phone caught fire overnight on July 26. They said, “I got woken up with a horrible smell and a loud noise. Fire had already started and I managed to throw the phone on the tile floor pulling it by the cord.”
The user shared photographs of the phone after the incident showing many melted elements. The user confirmed the phone had the "Battery Performance Program" update installed, and they were using a 45W charger from the Steam Deck.
Google's battery update was issued in early July forcing limitations on the maximum capacity of Pixel 6a devices after 400 charging cycles. The user also confirmed there were no signs of battery swelling before the fire, which can often be a sign there's a problem with the device.
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