{"id":2595,"date":"2025-04-25T06:16:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T06:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2025-04-25T06:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T06:16:15","slug":"google-initiates-an-extended-repair-program-for-the-pixel-7as-battery-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/archives\/2595","title":{"rendered":"Google initiates an Extended Repair Program for the Pixel 7a&#8217;s battery issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n\nIt&#8217;s a serious issue with a variety of device symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EoRe72LvFeHKMnD8CC5RHL.jpg\" alt=\"The back of the Charcoal Google Pixel 7a\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Google has kickstarted an Extended Repair Program for users with a Pixel 7a.<\/li><li>This comes off the back of it identifying issues of &#8220;battery swelling,&#8221; which could lead to a bulging rear panel and quicker than normal battery drain.<\/li><li>If users have an impacted device, they must run through the checks to see if they&#8217;re eligible to see their next steps.<\/li><li>Google&#8217;s had to run similar programs for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 4 XL, as well as a few Fitbit devices earlier this year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google has reportedly identified a problematic battery issue plaguing the Pixel 7a and is detailing your next steps if affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company published a support document for the Pixel 7a&#8217;sExtended Repair Program, which concerns a &#8220;battery swelling&#8221; issue (via9to5Google). User reports may have tipped Google off about this issue. The company states it has &#8220;determined that certain Pixel 7a phones may experience unexpected battery swelling.&#8221; Battery swelling is a serious issue that consumers shoulddeal with accordinglyshould their device shows signs of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google states you can identify instances of battery swelling if the back of your phone is bulging\/appears thicker than usual. Moreover, you&#8217;ll notice small gaps around the edge of your phone, indicating the battery is pressing against and lifting its back panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve checked to seeif your Pixel 7a is eligible, Google says impacted devices can receive &#8220;one battery replacement at no charge&#8221; through its battery replacement program. Additionally, Google will conduct a thorough inspection of the device to ensure you can receive this treatment. Keep in mind that if your battery displays any sign of liquid damage, sharp object exposure, or &#8220;excessive force,&#8221; that may void your eligibility for a free replacement through the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/google-battery-GZE8U-p1786537.htm\">Replacement battery for Google Pixel 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-familiar-tune-3\">A Familiar Tune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WDJyqgtYLnqUByY9q5Uu5L.jpg\" alt=\"The Charcoal Google Pixel 7a next to a marble and metal chess board\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve gone through the checks, Google says users should find mail-in and walk-in repair center options. Those in the U.S. and India will find both options available; however, others in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore will only have the repair center choice available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, these countries, excluding the U.S. and India, will finda few appeasement optionsfor their Pixel 7a troubles. Such options include a $200 payment (converted to a user&#8217;s local currency).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google has a history of running repair programs for its Pixel phones,like the Pixel 8in 2024. Users reported screen issues for a few months, prompting the company to take action and solve the issues: vertical lines and randomly turning green. If consumers had an &#8220;Impacted Device,&#8221; Google was granting a three-year extended warranty to cover users. If we&#8217;re talking battery-specific issues, Google&#8217;sPixel 4 XL suffered power-related problems, but Fitbit devices had issues recently, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/google-battery-GP5JE-p1785744.htm\">Replacement battery for Google Pixel 7a<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users may remember from January when Fitbit drew awareness about&nbsp;overheating issues&nbsp;with the Sense and Versa 3. Google delivered an official statement about the problem, stating it &#8220;poses a potential risk for users and requires an immediate firmware update.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a serious issue with a variety of device symptoms. What you need to know Google has kickstarted an Extended Repair Program for users with a Pixel 7a. This comes off the back of it identifying issues of &#8220;battery swelling,&#8221; which could lead to a bulging rear panel and quicker than normal battery drain. 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