Google’s recent Pixel 4a battery update has been a disaster for many users, causing crazy battery drain and wiping older firmware with no way to roll back. Google has acknowledged the mess and is offering compensation options, including a free battery replacement, $50 cash, or $100 credit toward a new Pixel. The surprise update aimed at improving battery performance ended up making things worse for many users, with reports of the Pixel 4a draining quickly despite minimal usage. Google has removed previous firmware download links, leaving affected users stuck. The company is taking responsibility for the issue and offering compensation to impacted users.
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