Google’s Pixel 7a Rescue: Free Battery Swelling Fixes

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Google has launched an Extended Repair Program for swollen battery affected Pixel 7a phones across 40 countries, offering free replacements or compensation. Eligible users can get repairs if their phone shows bulging covers, unusual thickness, or rapid battery drain.

Key points:

Free battery replacement via mail-in (US/India) or walk-in centers (Canada, UK, Germany, Japan, Singapore).

Compensation options elsewhere: $200–$456 pay-outs or $300 Google Store credit for phones out of warranty.

Exclusions: Liquid damage or other physical defects devices.

The move follows widespread criticism from users, including in Reddit forums where customers complained of delay in support until public outcry. Google confirms the program has "only some" units covered, with online checks for eligibility.

Sources: Google Support, 9to5Google, Engadget