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2025-01-19T17:08:01Z

Duddits: /* RE: :Google Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program */

== RE: :Google Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program ==

Hey it seems you and another user ([[User:ZenithHelix|ZenithHelix]]) created a page on the same topic at the same time [[Pixel_4a_Battery_Performance_Program]]. Could you coordinate together in order to consilidate it into a single one? [[User:Kostas|Kostas]] ([[User talk:Kostas|talk]]) 21:12, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

:I think we should keep my layout, but replace my disorganized criticisms that are spread out in multiple sections (like the Payoneer fee problem being under "Compensation") with a separate section for issues, like in your version of the page - basically joining the two together except for the general introduction. [[User:ZenithHelix|ZenithHelix]] ([[User talk:ZenithHelix|talk]]) 21:32, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

::I have merged parts of Duddits's article into mine, in accordance to what I said in my previous reply. I left out the transaction fee part, because while other claims sourced from Reddit have multiple people backing them up, this one only seems to really come from one guy. Including the Reddit sources is already a bit dicy, so I left that out, for now. [[User:ZenithHelix|ZenithHelix]] ([[User talk:ZenithHelix|talk]]) 11:13, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

:::Hey ([[User:ZenithHelix|ZenithHelix]]), that's good with me. Your write up is more detailed and organized then what I put together. If I have anything else to add, I'll do so on that article. [[User:Duddits|Duddits]] ([[User talk:Duddits|talk]]) 17:04, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

User talk:Duddits

2025-01-19T17:07:13Z

Duddits: Undo revision 2823 by 72.73.17.158 (talk)

Google Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program

2025-01-18T20:16:36Z

Duddits: Initial creation

On January 6, 2024 Google announced they would be pushing a software update to Pixel 4a phones that would reduce battery performance for some users.<ref>https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15701861</ref> Google stated that "The software update reduces available battery capacity and impacts charging performance." and "the battery may last for shorter periods between charges. Users of Impacted Devices may also notice other changes, like reduced charging performance or changes to how the battery-level indicator on your phone shows your battery capacity." They are offering 3 appeasement options for impacted users. A free battery replacement, $50, or a $100 discount for the purchase of another Pixel phone from the Google Store.

Issues with this program:

* This is a automatic update that you can not opt out of.
* The battery replacement must be done by an authorized repair shop to disable the performance reductions in the update. Users have reported getting their battery replaced at a local repair shop and still having their battery performance reduced.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i1e4ds/i_have_replaced_battery_in_a_local_shop_not/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i19hxf/replaced_the_battery_but_still_the_warning/</ref>
* The $50 appeasement option uses the payment processor Payoneer who is charging a $3 processing fee to the users for receiving the $50 and have a $30/year fee that you will automatically be charged if you don't close your account after 12 months.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i19hxf/comment/m74olb8/</ref><ref>https://payoneer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43738/~/annual-account-fee</ref>
* The $100 discount is only valid on new full price Pixel phones and can not be stacked with any other deals or discounts.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1i2zz4g/100_google_store_voucher_code_cannot_be_combined/</ref>

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