Google addresses Pixel 6 series bricking bug amid user complaints

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Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority

• 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.
• Googles 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. Heres what Google said:




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