Google is stepping in to deal with a developing challenge amongst Pixel 7A customers—battery swelling. The tech giant has released an extended restore program that gives unfastened maintenance for devices affected by this issue, as said through 9to5Google.
This system observes specific signs of battery swelling, which include a bulging phone frame or the device's back cowl beginning to separate. google also acknowledges that "speedy battery draining" is probably some other symptom of the same problem.
Released in 2023, the Pixel 7A has drawn various court cases from users over the years, mainly on structures like Reddit. Many cited negative battery life, swelling, and difficulties navigating Google's help channels to request warranty upkeep.
Consistent with google, the repair software is handiest unfastened if the issue is directly associated with battery swelling. "Battery substitute might be done at no price for person quit-consumer proprietors," google said. But, in case your cellphone has additional problems like water damage, screen cracks, or something not tied to the swelling battery, you'll be liable for the maintenance. To qualify, users have to go through an eligibility test online, and once accredited, they can either mail the device in or go to an accredited restore center.
For areas without repair centers (except for the US and India), google is supplying monetary reimbursement. customers with out-of-assurance devices can get hold of up to $200 (converted to local currency) or $300 closer to a new Pixel. Gadgets nonetheless under guarantee may also qualify for a payment of $456.
This is not the first time google has extended assistance like this. Formerly, it released comparable packages for the Pixel 8 (due to display screen flickering and crimson strains) and the Pixel 4 XL, which had power-related issues.
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