When we talk about the problems that our mobiles usually have, the battery always comes out. It is a very sensitive element, whose performance and useful life is in the hands of our use or external elements such as changes in temperature. However, even if these two factors have not been decisive, there are batteries that can deteriorate too quickly , as is the case with some Google Pixels.
We have recodito problems of the Pixel in other occasions, something that has been carried by all generations. Now and according to the PhoneArena media, the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 4 are experiencing some problems with their battery, as can be seen from the testimonials and photos uploaded by some users to forums such as Reddit.
Battery problems
Apparently, a growing number of users of these terminals are reporting problems with the battery, which have nothing to do with its duration. Apparently the problem is that the batteries are starting to swell, as shown in some of the photos shared by users. In some cases, the swelling can lift the back cover , something common when this type of problem occurs. Other users have noticed the problem when viewing the photos of these users, since they had a cover, the defect was not visible.
This battery failure affects wireless charging, as a user received a replacement for his Pixel’s wireless charger, until he could verify that the problem was with the phone and not with the charging stand. Some users like Dgecko2000 have received replacements from the operators, but not in the form of the Pixel 4 XL due to the discontinuity of the series by Google. This has led to the reflection that the early withdrawal of the Pixel 4, “could be due to the problem of battery swelling” according to this user.
Why do the batteries swell?
In general, the battery of our mobile phone can swell because lithium ions use a chemical reaction to generate energy. When the battery loses its capacity, the chemical reaction begins to be less precise and can generate the creation of gas, in a process known as “degassing.”
This tends to happen over time, due to external factors such as temperature changes or manufacturing defects. When this happens, the most advisable thing is to proceed with the immediate replacement of the battery to avoid the emission of toxic chemical substances to the outside or in the worst case, the combustion of the battery.
Source>PhoneArena
