UPDATE 2: Well, it comes as a surprise to literally no one that the July 2023 update has further worsened the Battery drain issue on Pixel 7/Pro and older Pixel devices. Scroll to the end to read more on this. The original story follows below.
UPDATE 1: Forget the May 2023 update, the Battery Drain issue has worsened even further with the June 2023 update for the Pixel 7/Pro….. The original story follows below.
In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the battery drain issue on various Pixel devices after June 2021 update. OEMs release security patch updates on a monthly basis. This is done to enhance the device’s security and overall performance. Likewise, they also fix some underlying bugs. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Pixel devices.
Google recently rolled out the June 2021 update and once users got hold of the same, a slew of complaints was lined up. The update caused various battery-related issues on numerous Pixel handsets. First off, it was the Problem reading your battery meter issue. While the dust on that was about to settle down, there’s has been another unfortunate entry to this list, again related to your device’s battery juice.
This time around, many users have complained that they are witnessing excessive battery drain after the June 2021 update on their Pixel devices. The Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4a, and Pixel 5 are three devices that seem to have been affected most with it. Users were hoping that the July update will fix this underlying problem.
But as was the case with the battery meter, the battery drain issue is still persistent. With that said, there does exist a workaround that is known to fix the battery drain issue on various Pixel devices after June 2021 update. And this guide shall make you aware of just that. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Fix Battery Drain Issue after June 2021 Update on Pixel Devices
The fix for this issue is that you need to downgrade your Pixel to the security patch of May 2021 or before. However, before you proceed ahead, there are a couple of things worth keeping in mind. First off, the process requires an unlocked bootloader. Doing so will wipe off all the data from your device and might nullify its warranty as well.
So if that is all well and good, then install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. After that, download the firmware for the month of May 2021 or before. Then flash it onto your device via Fastboot Commands. All these have been explained in our detailed guide, do refer to it: How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Fastboot Commands. But if manually entering fastboot commands is not your cup of tea, then you may also try downgrading via the Android Flash Tool: How to Downgrade Pixel Devices via Android Flash Tool.
No doubt this is quite a complicated fix and the risks/caveats associated with this method outweigh the benefits that you would accrue. So if you don’t wish to try out the aforementioned tweak, then your best bet will be to wait for the August 2021 update and hope that Google finally fixes the battery drain issue on the affected Pixel devices as a result of the June 2021 update.
Pixel Battery Drain after July 2023 Update
Numerous Pixel users have voiced their concerns that they are once again facing an excessive battery drain issue after installing the latest July 2023 update on their devices. If you are also in the same boat, then do check out the ten fixes listed in the below guide to rectify this issue.
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