It’s hard to say why Google is doing this instead of a recall.

AI Summary:

The article discusses the issues with Google’s Pixel 4a battery update. The update has caused drastically reduced battery life for many users, with some experiencing only two hours of charge. Google has offered three options for affected users: a battery replacement, $50, or $100 in Google Store credit. However, the update has been criticized for its lack of transparency and the inconvenience it has caused. Additionally, the update was built on a personal machine, not the proper build system, and has led to confusion and frustration among users.

  • GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    20·
    1 day ago

    I opted for the battery replacement, but the $50 is an attractive option as well. Apparently the $100 credit won’t work if the device you’re buying is on sale. I had graphene on mine so I had to flash it back to stock.

    • ilmagico@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      15 hours ago

      Wait, if you had graphene I didn’t think you’d get the battery crippling update right? Or are you saying that, even though you had graphene, you decided to get a free battery by reverting to stock, then (I guess) put graphene back?

      • GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        7·
        14 hours ago

        It’s my wifes old phone, she had been complaining about battery life since about a year ago, so we bought her an 8a as an upgrade. I only recently within the past month or so pulled it out and put Graphene on it to see if the battery life was any better (it wasn’t) it’s possible that the battery update made it into Graphene. I figured I would still get a free brand new battery and use the phone. My current phone is a very cheap Motorola which doesn’t have enough ram to keep pages from reloading when you switch between apps.