Google addresses Pixel 6 series bricking bug amid user complaints
The issue is seemingly related to software updates.
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- Several Pixel 6 series users have reported their devices bricking after performing a factory reset.
- The issue appears to be linked to a recent software update and affects Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a models.
- Google’s temporary solution is to either wait 15 minutes after updating before resetting or to factory reset before installing the update.
Yesterday, we reported that several users of the Google Pixel 6 series encountered a critical problem, bricking their devices in the process. The issue occurred when users attempted a factory reset, a common procedure for troubleshooting or formatting a device. Instead of successfully resetting, the devices failed to reboot, displaying error messages about missing system files.
In response, Google has updated its support page with a temporary workaround. Here’s what Google said:
