Google Pixel 7a: Known Problems
Problems documented for the Google Pixel 7a, each with its source.
Released: 2023Sources checked October 22, 2026
Battery swelling (repair program)
majorGoogle says certain Pixel 7a phones may experience unexpected battery swelling. Signs include the phone looking thicker than usual, the back cover bulging, or the battery draining much faster than usual or not charging. Google's Extended Repair Program offers affected phones a free battery replacement or another option, depending on your country and warranty status, for 3 years after the original retail purchase.
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