Key Takeaways:
- The Android 15 update for Pixel devices is causing Pixel 6 phones to brick unexpectedly.
- Users report their Pixel 6 becoming completely unresponsive, with no successful troubleshooting solutions.
- The issue may be linked to the Private Space feature on Android 15, but further investigation is ongoing.
Android 15 Bricking Pixel 6 Devices: What You Need to Know
Google recently rolled out the Android 15 update for Pixel devices, introducing several improvements over its predecessor. However, Pixel 6 users are reporting severe issues. Specifically, the Android 15 update appears to be bricking some Pixel 6 devices, rendering them completely unusable. If you own a Pixel 6, you might want to delay updating until these issues are resolved.
A History of Issues With Pixel 6 Updates
This isn’t the first time Pixel 6 devices have encountered problems following an Android update. Last year, the Android 14 update caused some users to lose access to their storage, while earlier this year, factory resets left several Pixel 6 phones unresponsive. The current Android 15 update seems to be creating even more significant problems, with users finding their devices completely bricked.
Private Space Feature May Be the Cause
Many users are pointing to the Private Space feature in Android 15 as the potential cause. According to reports on Reddit, some Pixel 6 devices have become bricked after enabling this feature. For instance, one user, GegoByte, experienced their phone becoming completely unresponsive immediately after opening an app within Private Space. Another user, Homer_95, reported their device dying unexpectedly during regular use, despite having enough battery life.
Troubleshooting Yields No Results
The affected users have described their Pixel 6 devices as “completely dead,” with typical troubleshooting methods—such as holding the Power and Volume Down buttons or attempting to connect the device to a computer—providing no solution. While some initially believed the issue was related to user profiles (similar to the Android 14 update), the bricking seems more random, with at least two other users reporting their Pixel 6 devices becoming bricked after the Android 15 update, without using Private Space.
Should You Hold Off on Updating?
While not every Pixel 6 has been affected, it’s clear that enough users are experiencing this bricking issue to warrant caution. If you’re a Pixel 6 owner, it may be wise to hold off on installing the Android 15 update until Google releases an official fix or explanation. Other Pixel devices are also facing problems with Android 15; for example, some Pixel 8 Pro users have reported issues with the back gesture function.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and update this article as soon as an official statement from Google is released.