“A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge.

The Google Pixel 6a has been having issues with the battery overheating, and that’s led to some serious problems for some users, including a device melting and becoming a potential fire hazard.

Original article, June 11, 2025 (2:05 PM ET): Google’s Pixel A-series offers some of the best value for money among Android phones. The line truly hit its stride with the Pixel 6a in July 2022 ...

Eligible devices include the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. Along with the security patch, this update starts the Pixel 6a’s Battery ...

Forbes Google Drops Pixel 9 Pro Fold Price By $400 By Janhoi McGregor Google Pixel Trade-In Woes It’s not just the Pixel 6a; the price of almost all used Pixel phones craters after one year.