The Google Pixel 4a had an unusual release schedule back in 2020 - it was initially slated for a May release, but it was later postponed to August due to various factors. As the Pixel 4a is about to commemorate its third anniversary, widespread speculation has been stirred over whether or not the phone can get the upcoming Android 14 update.
Is the Pixel 4a Eligible for the Android 14 Update?
Various online reports hint at the possibility of the Google Pixel 4a missing out on the Android 14 update, which was launched earlier this week. The Android 14 developer preview is only available to Pixel smartphones, though unfortunately, the Pixel 4a was left out of the party.
According to the story by Giz China, this begs the question: Is the Pixel 4a eligible for the latest Android update? Google rolled out the Android 10 update for the Pixel 4a when it was launched in August 2020, and it was later updated to 11, 12, and 13.
Chance of the Pixel 4a Being Included in the Android 14 Update
Android 14 would be the fourth major update for the phone, but it is still uncertain whether the device can get the upcoming update. There is still some time before Android 14 is officially rolled out, per 9to5Google.
This means there is still a chance for the Pixel 4a to be included in the Android 14 update before the stable launch sometime in August. The phone may be left out of the beta testing phase, and Google can just roll out the update once the stable Android 14 version is made available.
Will Google Step Up to the Challenge of Providing Four Major Android Updates?
With many brands offering four or more major Android updates, Google may have to step up its game to keep up with the competition. At the end of the day, only time will tell whether the Pixel 4a gets its own Android 14 update, as also seen in an article by Gizmo China.
It is important to note that Google often excludes phones from the beta testing phase to the stable release, and this may be the same with the Google Pixel 4a and the Android 14 update. Many phone brands have committed to providing users with at least four major updates, and it is disappointing that Google has yet to do the same.
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Google's Commitment to the Pixel 4a and the Android 14 Update
Google Pixel 4a users are left with the hope that the Android 14 update will be available. The beta testing phase should begin by April-May and continue until June-July, with the official release set for sometime in August. If the Google Pixel 4a is included in this testing phase, it should be bound for the Android 14 update.
Since other smartphone manufacturers have committed to four major Android updates, consumers will keep a close eye on Google to gauge their commitment to the Pixel 4a.
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