So pissed off with google. I’ve had google phones since my Nexus 4. I’m not a power user by any means and I’m now only on my 4th phone since then - a Pixel 4a. It’s perfect for me - nice and small so it fits in my pocket, headphone jack etc. and all day battery! For my usage pattern I never had to think about battery even on such an old phone - I’d just charge it on my nightstand each night and never give it a thought.

Since the recent update - it’s now 09:26 and I’m already down to 50%.

I know they say it’s for my safety, but I simply don’t believe them. I can’t afford a new phone now, don’t live anywhere where I can get the battery replaced reasonably and it’s out of stock where I’ve looked for a DIY replacement. I’m stuck with this.

Update - typing the paragraph above took me down to 48%

  • @ExhaleSmile
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    26 days ago

    There is, but this is kinda a work phone, or at least they pay the bill. So I can’t be without it for that long.