A POPULAR mobile has been discontinued just weeks after the controversial model was linked to overheating and catching fire.
The device has been facing multiple battery issues lately with many users complaining about the increasing heating problems.
Google has been rolling out a battery reduction update over the past month for its Pixel 6a in the interest of user safety.
An issue with the batteries inside some of the devices has been leading to some units overheating.
There have been several incidents where the phone has randomly caught fire or burst into flames while being charged.
Google has now quietly removed the Pixel 6a refurbished unit from its official store as a result.
Battery update issues
As a precautionary measure, Google recently rolled out a mandatory software update that cuts battery capacity and charging speeds for affected devices.
This was in an effort to ensure that the battery temperature stays under the limit and the potential issues are avoided.
However, despite installing the update, many have still reported concerns.
If you are an owner of the Pixel 6a, the only way to stay safe from the potentially dangerous issue is to get a new battery or replace the device entirely.
A Pixel 6a user in Australia recently said their device suddenly caught fire and melted beside them as they slept.
This is despite installing Google’s recent mandatory battery performance update.
Removed from the store
The Google Store sells a handful of discounted, refurbished Pixel phones including the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 7 series.
They are available for hundreds off their original retail price and the Pixel 6a was included until very recently.
While it’s not known exactly when the change was made, the refurbished Pixel 6a was still available on July 22.
The Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 Pro all remain for sale at unchanged prices.
This is only the second update Google has made to its refurbished Pixel lineup since introducing it in 2024.
It is expected the Pixel 8 devices will be joining the list as Pixel 10 approaches.
The news of Google’s battery issues comes as a woman won £150,000 after her phone went up in flames after she left it on charge overnight.
A laptop and two mobile phones, a Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG K8, were left charging on a couch before Denise and Robert Parks retired for the night.
Denise has successfully sued former phone manufacturer LG for nearly £150,000 after one of its devices sparked a fire in her home in North Lanarkshire.
