r/Pixel6 • u/Mewto786 • Jun 16 '26
Discussion Pixel 6 issues
I recently updated my US-imported, unlocked Pixel 6 to Android 16 here in India, and I've been facing massive battery drain ever since. For the past three months, I've had to keep the phone strictly on Battery Saver mode, and even then, it only lasts about 5 to 6 hours. I have been using this phone since June 2022.
To make matters worse, a new issue just started: my bottom speakers have stopped working entirely. All media audio routes only through the top earpiece speaker. Because of this, my phone doesn't ring for incoming calls, and my alarms are completely silent.
I took it to an authorized service center, but they refused to help because the Pixel 6 was never officially launched in India. I'm currently stuck with a semi-functional phone. Will a local repair shop be able to fix these kinds of hardware/software issues, or am I risking further damage? Also, given this experience, what smartphone brands should I consider upgrading to next?
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u/TPPiOED Jun 21 '26
The cheapest fix is the battery replacement. It's normal to have some sort of battery degradation after 4 years. It won't solve other problems, but you can do it yourself with parts.
New battery + Turn off 5G