Those of you who are still using a Pixel 6a might want to be careful. Earlier this year, reports started surfacing about the phones catching fire, forcing Google to release an update designed to stop overheating.

The user hadn't taken advantage of Google's battery replacement offer, but did have an update on their phone that was supposed to prevent this specific occurrence.

A mandatory software update addresses this problem, but you still need to take action. Here's how to apply for a battery replacement or other support options

The Pixel 6a was a widely beloved phone when it launched in 2022, offering almost all the capabilities of the more expensive Pixel 6 phones at a much lower price. Just a few years into their Pixel love affair,

As reported by a Reddit user (via Android Authority), their Pixel 6a caught fire while they were sleeping on July 26, 2025. The phone was reportedly placed about 40 cm from their