Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners

Starting January 8, 2025, Pixel 4a devices will receive an automatic software update to Android 13. After the software update is downloaded, your device will automatically restart to apply the update. For some devices (“Affected Devices”), the update includes new battery management features to improve the stability of your battery’s performance, so your battery can last for shorter periods between charges. Users of Affected Devices may also notice other changes, such as reduced charging performance or changes in how the battery level indicator on your phone displays your battery capacity.

We want our customers to have the best possible experience with their products, so users of these Impacted Devices are eligible for an appeasement from Google.

Not all Pixel 4a devices are affected by the reduction in battery capacity and charging performance, so if your device is not affected, the battery will perform the same as before, and you will not eligible for a waiver.