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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by GreatBlueHeron@lemmy.ca to c/googlepixel@lemmy.world

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So pissed off with google. I've had google phones since my Nexus 4. I'm not a power user by any means and I'm now only on my 4th phone since then - a Pixel 4a. It's perfect for me - nice and small so it fits in my pocket, headphone jack etc. and all day battery! For my usage pattern I never had to think about battery even on such an old phone - I'd just charge it on my nightstand each night and never give it a thought.

Since the recent update - it's now 09:26 and I'm already down to 50%.

I know they say it's for my safety, but I simply don't believe them. I can't afford a new phone now, don't live anywhere where I can get the battery replaced reasonably and it's out of stock where I've looked for a DIY replacement. I'm stuck with this.

Update - typing the paragraph above took me down to 48%

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

If your phone is that drastically affected you should qualify for a replacement.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-4a-battery-replacements-3513574/

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15701861

You would have been emailed about this already as an owner of a Pixel 4a.

[–] ViaGetty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

[–] GreatBlueHeron@lemmy.ca -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, I do. I opted for the cash. I didn't intend to - I was just clicking through the "find out if you're eligible" links and found that by exploring the cash option, I had committed to it. It's probably what I want anyway - this experience has put me off getting another pixel and I don't have anywhere I can get it replaced nearby.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

I think you'll be quite disappointed by other manufacturers if this experience has put you off.