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computehyper
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Comment #42873724
And now look at this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42873635 It gets worse.
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Comment #42873701
I don't want to do anything like that because it's risky. Also it seems that Google may circumvent this now. Please check this link: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42873635
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Comment #42873647
HEY EVERYONE, GOOGLE MAY BE WIPING AND FACTORY RESETTING YOUR PHONE IF YOU DO NOT GET THE BATTERY OF DEATH UPDATE! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42873635 Please be careful!
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Comment #42873636
Google has forcefully updated everyone's Pixel 4a with their new battery of death update, which destroys the phone's battery life to near zero. Now it looks like they are preparing…
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Comment #42873269
This isn't about an old device, it's just a few years old (2020, on Android 13). I understand that things break, but this is not about that. It's how Google lied to users about the…
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Comment #42873084
I am backing up data, or trying my best to. It's just now I have to buy a new phone because Google can't help me even though they said they would. I don't keep everything on the cl…
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Comment #42873048
The files aren't the only issues, it's that now I have to buy a new phone for no reason. It was working perfectly. I can't even buy a used Pixel 4a as all the phones now have the u…
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Comment #42873016
Hi, I'm not sure if you've saw it but not only is the battery is close to dead but the charging is super slow and it struggles to work plugged in. So I cannot use it well. The only…
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Comment #42872875
Yes, and all the Pixel 4a factory images are wiped (except the last one) https://developers.google.com/android/images#sunfish
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Comment #42872795
If anyone can post this on Reddit, on the pixel4a and GooglePixel subreddit, I would appreciate it. Reddit auto bans new accounts and I can't post. Google has no more stock for the…
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Comment #42872770
My files on my Pixel 4a are very important, and the battery barely lasts so even upgrading wouldn't work, it will surely mess up, and I am scared to lose or screw anything up with …
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Comment #42872697
Thank you for your help, but what primary concerns me is my phone. It has all my files and important stuff, power banks can't help this phone as the battery is diminished incredibl…
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Comment #42872598
I've been to many religious places and they've been very helpful. But this is more of a phone issue... I just want my phone back. I don't want a new phone... I've never heard of th…
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Comment #42872031
For those who are unaware, Google released a forced update on the Pixel 4a that depleted the battery, and is not usable. They offered a battery replacement but they are all out of …
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Comment #42872008
Hello I'm not sure if you can help but I made a post on here as well as a topic: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42871613
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Comment #42871999
Thank you for your help. I can't get a replacement because I was late and they told me that the battery will deplete only a little but I can barely use it and the charging is super…
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I'm semi homeless and Google's forced update on the Pixel 4a ruined it
Hi, I posted this as a comment here and just like on Reddit, it's not showing, but I'll try again. I'm semi homeless and the forced Pixel 4a battery update made my phone unusable a…
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Comment #42871397
I'm semi homeless and the forced Pixel 4a battery update made my phone unusable and I'm in a state of tears. What can I do? Reddit deleted my post (I am hoping it's not because of …