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Google faces dispute over Pixel 9a warranty repair charges for alleged non-existent damage

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A Google Pixel 9a owner reported a dispute over a warranty repair, claiming the company sought to charge them almost $300 for damages that did not exist. The issue arose during a routine warranty service, leading to unexpected charges that escalated the situation. AI

RANK_REASON This is a customer service complaint about a specific device, not a significant industry event.

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Google faces dispute over Pixel 9a warranty repair charges for alleged non-existent damage

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    Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage This Pixel 9a warranty repair spiraled into a dispute after Google surpri

    Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage This Pixel 9a warranty repair spiraled into a dispute after Google surprised the owner with unnecessary charges. https://www. androidauthority.com/pixel-9a- repair-warranty-issues-3661599/ # Te…

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