Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulties with the device please refer to Troubleshooting Page.
Background
The Google Pixel 5a is a smartphone produced by Google and released in August of 2021. It is the 5th generation of Google Pixel phones and is 5G compatible. The Google Pixel 5a is extremely secure, with a 6.34 inch OLED display and it is backed with a Titan M chip and 3 years of operating system updates. The phone's operating system is Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 12.
The Google Pixel 5a was released with a starting price of $449. The Google Pixel 5a is priced as the budget phone in the Google Pixel line up with the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro being released on October 19, 2021, as the higher end of the Google Pixel line of phones.
The most often replaced Google Pixel 5a parts include the battery, screen, and charging assembly.
Identification
The Google Pixel 5a is a mid-range smartphone released in August, 2021.
Identified by model numbers:
- G4S1M
- G1F8F
To confirm the model number, navigate to "Settings" >"About phone" then scroll down and tap on "Model & Hardware."
Specifications
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
- Dimensions: 6.10 x 2.9 x 0.3 in
- Weight: 6.46 ounces
- Display Type: OLED
- Display Size: 6.34 inches
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2400 at 415 ppi
- Standard Rear Camera:
- 12.2 MP dual-pixel sensor
- ƒ/1.7 aperture lens
- Optical + electronic image stabilization
- Ultra-Wide Rear Camera:
- 16 MP spectral + flicker sensor
- ƒ/2.2 aperture lens
- 119° field of view
- Front Camera: 8 MP
- Sensors: Rear-mounted fingerprint, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
- Battery: Li-Po (4680 mAh)