Subj : Google stops selling the Pixel 6a following reports of battery is
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Aug 07 2025 14:00:07

Google stops selling the Pixel 6a following reports of battery issues and 
units catching fire

Date:
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:44:12 +0000

Description:
Google has pulled the Pixel 6a from its online refurbished storefront with no 
official reason  though the move follows several reports of overheating and 
units catching fire.

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has removed the Google Pixel 6a from its online refurbished store No official 
reason has been given, though the action follows reports of battery issues 
and handsets catching fire We advise avoiding the Google Pixel 6a at 
third-party retailers and second-hand marketplaces 

Google has removed the Google Pixel 6a from its online refurbished 
storefront, meaning you can no longer buy the cheapest refurbished Pixel 
phone from Google directly. 

Though Google hasnt given any official reason or announcement concerning the 
Pixel 6as removal, the action does follow several reports of Pixel 6a 
handsets overheating and even catching fire . 

 We recently reported that Google had issued the Pixel 6a with an update to 
try and curb overheating by intentionally limiting charging performance and 
battery life. 

However, Android Authority reports that at least one Google Pixel 6a caught 
fire after the update was issued, so its possible (but again, completely 
unverified) that Google is pulling the Pixel 6a in response. 

Though we cant suggest that Google has pulled the Pixel 6a because of these 
reports, Id still recommend avoiding the Google Pixel 6a when shopping at 
third-party retailers or on the second-hand market. 

There have been relatively few reports of handsets catching fire, but there 
are plenty of great phones to choose from where this isnt even a 
consideration  be sure to check out our guide to the best cheap phones for 
some ideas. 

The Google Pixel 6a launched in July 2022 as a cheaper version of the 
flagship Pixel 6. Our Pixel 6a review noted at the time that battery life was 
a weak point for this mid-range handset, though we dont know if this is 
related to the presently reported issues. 

Furthermore, its likely that Google wants to avoid any controversy during the 
Pixel 10 series launch window  were expecting full reveals for Googles 
next-gen flagships at this years Made by Google presentation on August 20. 
Handsets from three years ago catching fire would (ironically) put a bit of a 
dampener on the celebrations. 

Well have the latest on the best Google Pixel phones as the Google Pixel 10 
series is announced  be sure to check in with our phones coverage for 
updates. You might also like The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL just got shown off in 
two subdued shades 3 upgrades the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold needs to be taken 
seriously against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 The Google Pixel 10 might let 
you edit photos with your voice (yes, really)



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-stops-selling-the-
pixel-6a-following-reports-of-battery-issues-and-units-catching-fire


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