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This must-install update for the Pixel 6a aims to tackle overheating issues

It's rolling out starting July 8.

The company has confirmed a mandatory update landing soon that’ll rein in your battery once it hits around 400 charge cycles in order to keep the phone from running too hot and steer clear of any meltdown-level surprises. In a community post, Google gave Pixel 6a owners a heads-up about a mandatory Android 16 update rolling out starting July 8 intended to deliver "important battery management features" (via Droid Life). Some units might have slight variations in components that make them more prone to overheating, so the upcoming battery limits are likely aimed at keeping those specific phones in check.

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