Pixel 6A: Google is preparing to restrict autonomy with this update
Google clearly made mistakes on the batteries of its previous generations of smartphones. After the Pixel 4A, of which The battery was limited Due to the risk of overheating, it is Pixel 6a’s turn to lose independent for the same reason. In any case, this is what Google is preparing with the Android 16 QPR1 update.
Why does Google limit the battery of the 6a pixel?
In the beta 2 of the QPR1 update of Android 16, Android Authority indeed discovered the Google project aimed at restraining the battery of Pixel 6a.
A line of code clearly highlights: “Due to a potential battery overheating problem, battery capacity and load performance are reduced, and battery replacement is recommended. Assistance options are available, visit g.co/pixel/6abattery for more information”.
We also learn that a notification present in this alert version when 375 charging cycles have been reached, while indicating that a “”potential overheating problem battery “ Can occur after exceeding 400 load cycles.
It remains to be seen whether this software limitation of the battery capacity will have a light or important impact on the autonomy of the 6A pixel.
In the meantime, know that the final version ofAndroid 16 is available Since the start of the week on Google smartphones, as a bonus Some exclusive new features.
