Confirmed: No more software support for Google Pixel 4a
Google Ends Software Support for Pixel 4a, Leaving Users Disappointed Google has officially confirmed that it will not be providing a September software update for the non-5G version of the Pixel 4a, effectively terminating support for the smartphone. This decision comes as no surprise, as the phone was originally scheduled to receive its final update in August 2023. With the release of the latest software package for newer Pixel devices, it is now clear that there will be no extension of support for the Pixel 4a.
The Pixel 4a was met with mixed reviews upon its release. Many were puzzled by Google's decision to launch it as a minor upgrade to the Pixel 3a just weeks before the unveiling of the Pixel 5 in 2020. The smartphone failed to make a significant impact in the market and was overshadowed by its more advanced counterparts.
When Google introduced the Android 14 Developer Preview and Public Beta, the Pixel 4a was notably absent from the list of supported devices. This meant that users of the Pixel 4a were unable to participate in the testing process, as Google had no intention of updating the phone in the first place.
It is important to distinguish the Pixel 4a from its 5G counterpart, the Pixel 4a 5G. These are two distinct devices with different software support. The Pixel 4a 5G is eligible for the Android 14 update, and units have already received beta software. Users of the Pixel 4a 5G can expect to continue receiving software updates for the foreseeable future.
The Pixel 4a was met with mixed reviews upon its release. Many were puzzled by Google's decision to launch it as a minor upgrade to the Pixel 3a just weeks before the unveiling of the Pixel 5 in 2020. The smartphone failed to make a significant impact in the market and was overshadowed by its more advanced counterparts.
When Google introduced the Android 14 Developer Preview and Public Beta, the Pixel 4a was notably absent from the list of supported devices. This meant that users of the Pixel 4a were unable to participate in the testing process, as Google had no intention of updating the phone in the first place.
It is important to distinguish the Pixel 4a from its 5G counterpart, the Pixel 4a 5G. These are two distinct devices with different software support. The Pixel 4a 5G is eligible for the Android 14 update, and units have already received beta software. Users of the Pixel 4a 5G can expect to continue receiving software updates for the foreseeable future.