Android 8.1 update causes a problem of overcharging on Google Pixel XL, and the fix is coming

There are many reasons why phones are hot and burning during charging. This may be due to a problem with a device component, which may cause a problem with the device's electronic circuits. This could also be due to a problem with the charger itself, where informal chargers may sometimes be manufactured with cheaper materials and may not be as safe as the original shipments.


Another possibility is that this may be due to a software problem, which is unfortunately what some Google Pixel XL phone owners are suffering from now. According to reports, the latest Oreo 8.1 update released earlier this year appears to have caused the problem of overcharging in the Google Pixel XL phone.

This is very dangerous given that the device will try to pull up to 40 percent of the current more than the charger gives it. However, the good news is that those who use the charger that comes with the phone should not have any problem since it is designed to prevent such things from happening.

For those using non-original chargers, this is a different story because if the charger does not have over-current protection, it will become dangerous. The good news is that Google has since acknowledged the problem. "The tests conducted by the company's safety engineers have confirmed that even if there is a temporary charging fee for normal use, it will not pose a safety hazard," she said. In addition, the Google Pixel XL is designed with multiple layers of safety protection to increase protection during high temperatures. " The company also says it has already found a solution to the problem and expects to launch it in the coming weeks.

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