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The article discusses the issues with Google’s Pixel 4a battery update. The update has caused drastically reduced battery life for many users, with some experiencing only two hours of charge. Google has offered three options for affected users: a battery replacement, $50, or $100 in Google Store credit. However, the update has been criticized for its lack of transparency and the inconvenience it has caused. Additionally, the update was built on a personal machine, not the proper build system, and has led to confusion and frustration among users.

  • @roofuskit
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    17 days ago

    Can’t run graphene on a pixel 4a.

      • @roofuskit
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        6 days ago

        Sorry I think I’m a generation ahead? Whenever Google stops updates graphene discontinues support.

        • @deltapi
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          36 days ago

          Not quite. Graphene provides ‘legacy extended support’ which means they’ll patch any vulnerabilities they become aware of for the OS, but because they don’t have baseband source they won’t be able to address any vulnerabilities in the baseband unless Google releases an update.

          The most recent release of grapheneos for 4a is less than a week old.

    • @frunch
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      26 days ago

      You just saved me some trouble, lol

      • @roofuskit
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        16 days ago

        I might be won’t actually, double check.

    • @[email protected]
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      26 days ago

      I didn’t say it could, just that it’s easy to do (assuming your hardware is supported of course).