Google’s recent Pixel 4A refresh is going to drop battery life for some owners

From January 8, 2025, Pixel 4a devices will get an automatic gentleware refresh to Android 13. After the gentleware refresh is downloaded, your device will recommence automaticassociate to utilize the refresh. For some devices (“Impacted Devices”), the refresh includes recent battery handlement features to better the stability of your battery’s carry outance, so the battery may last for stupidinutiveer periods between indicts. Users of Impacted Devices may also accomprehendledge other alters, enjoy reduced charging carry outance or alters to how the battery-level indicator on your phone shows 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 apprelievement from Google.

Not all Pixel 4a devices are impacted by the reduction in battery capacity and charging carry outance, therefore if your device is not impacted the battery will carry out the same as before, and you will not be eligible for an apprelievement.