Survey confirms Pixel battery drain issue, and Google is on it
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Key Points:
- Following the March update, many Google Pixel users reported significantly faster battery drain, affecting multiple Pixel generations and prompting widespread complaints on Reddit and Google support forums.
- Google has acknowledged the issue in its Issue Tracker, assigning it a high priority (P1) and suggesting the problem may be related to devices failing to enter Deep Doze mode, resulting in higher power consumption while idle.
- A poll conducted by Android Authority showed that 75.9% of respondents experienced faster battery drain after the update, reinforcing the notion that this is a widespread problem rather than isolated incidents.
- Users have reported that battery saver modes and other settings have not alleviated the issue, with some stating their phones cannot last a full day without recharging, even with minimal usage.
- Given the volume and persistence of complaints, Google is under pressure to urgently fix this battery drain bug to prevent users from considering alternative smartphone brands.
