[ale] [EXTERNAL] Re: LineageOS and other alternate android versions

[Ron]

Allen Beddingfield via Ale wrote on 2025-08-02 14:59:

> Would the battery bug still be an issue with an alternative OS?

> I thought that was just the planned obsolescence update, or is there
> some other problem?


With the Pixel4a there weren't any unusual reports of fire, so I assume 
that's why LineageOS did not include the battery limiting update.


With the Pixel6a, there have been reports of fires, so it's possible
that LineageOS does include the update there. I'd recommend checking the
change log, etc. for confirmation.



If you do end up with a Pixel6a, you might be able to get $50USD 
compensation from Google, a free battery replacement, or $100 toward a 
new phone from Google.

Probably whomever is selling the phone has already done one of those 
options and is looking to get rid of an unusable phone due to battery 
life. /speculation



When I was about to update to LineageOS, stock Android told me I was at 
~80% battery.

Rebooting into firmware showed ~40% charge.

Strong evidence that the update just led Android to take what the 
battery reported and double it to present a value to the user or when 
controlling charging (i.e. 100% to Android is actually only ½ charged).