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- Another Google Pixel 6a has caught fire, according to a Reddit user.
- The user said their phone caught fire despite installing Google’s mandatory update to combat battery heating.
- This also comes after Australia’s consumer watchdog issued a notice about Pixel 6a battery overheating.
We’ve reported on several Google Pixel 6a battery fires earlier this year. This prompted Google to release a mandatory update for some units earlier this month to combat the issue. This update is supposed to dramatically cut battery life and reduce charging speeds in a bid to reduce battery heating issues. Unfortunately, someone has reported a Pixel 6a battery fire after installing the update.
Redditor footymanageraddict reports that their Pixel 6a caught fire while they were sleeping on Saturday (July 26):