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TL;DR Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users are reporting battery swelling issues, with mixed responses from Google support.
Google recently offered free battery replacements and cash/discount appeasements for Pixel 7a swelling problems.
Battery troubles have plagued several Pixel models, including Pixel 6a units catching fire, raising pressure on Google to respond.
Pixels are among the best Android phones you can buy, but they have also earned a notorious reputation for battery troubles. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro now appear to be the latest devices hit by these problems, with owners reporting swelling batteries on Google’s support forums.
“I am writing to report a serious issue with my Pixel 7 Pro, which I purchased approximately two years ago. Recently, I noticed that the side panel of the device has started to separate, as clearly shown in the attached photo. Upon closer inspection, it appears the battery may be swelling, posing a significant safety risk, including the potential for explosion or fire,” a user noted on Google’s support forums. The thread now has several complaints from other Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users who are also experiencing battery swelling issues on their devices.
Google Support forums
The reports, first spotted and compiled by folks at PiunikaWeb, suggest the issue is quickly becoming a serious concern for many Pixel 7 series users.
“Battery bulging out and screen popped out. Started initially with not much effect on battery, progressed to losing battery very abruptly, and suddenly, and finally, now it gets switched off even on full charge,” wrote a user.
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