I searched but couldnt find here. Im about to reset my 6a, but then found all these articles about pixels being bricked. Google announcement of a work around and that a fix will be issued soon. I cant find any mention of the fix. Google chat was worse then a waste of time. Ive had my 6a a little over a year and it's quirky enough to warrant a reset. Am I safe doing that? Since I got it, it has always been set to dnld the latest updates.
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I tried google support again. Either they are too stupid to breath or they are paid to purposely not understand my question & keep changing the subject.
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really?
www.forbes.com
www.androidpolice.com
issuetracker.google.com
www.androidpolice.com
www.phonearena.com
Google Issues Warning To Pixel 6 Users Over New Bricking Bug
Pixel 6 users are reporting a serious new Android bug.
www.forbes.com
Some Pixels phones are bricking after normal factory resets
Careful, factory resetting your Pixel 6 just might brick your phone
www.androidpolice.com
Google Issue Tracker
Android 15 update is bricking some Pixel 6 devices
If you have a Pixel 6, updating to Android 15 might be a risky move right now
www.androidpolice.com
Owner of bricked Pixel 6 feels like his phone was stolen by Google
The owner of a Pixel 6 bricked by the Android 15 update is getting no satisfaction from Google.
www.phonearena.com
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Thank you for linking those , I didn't hear about it because I have other devices like pixel 9 pro xl , Samsung and OnePlus.really?
Google Issues Warning To Pixel 6 Users Over New Bricking Bug
Pixel 6 users are reporting a serious new Android bug.
Some Pixels phones are bricking after normal factory resets
Careful, factory resetting your Pixel 6 just might brick your phone
Google Issue Tracker
Android 15 update is bricking some Pixel 6 devices
If you have a Pixel 6, updating to Android 15 might be a risky move right now
Owner of bricked Pixel 6 feels like his phone was stolen by Google
The owner of a Pixel 6 bricked by the Android 15 update is getting no satisfaction from Google.
Lot of those articles are a year or 8 months ago, I would assume that it got fixed by now, No?
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To the OP: it seems like some of your posts are getting a bit snarky. There's no need for that. We are trying to help.
Your first link shows this:
Looks like this should have been fixed over a year ago with a software update.
Your first link shows this:
Looks like this should have been fixed over a year ago with a software update.
Looks like this should have been fixed over a year ago with a software update.
yes it does, but with no mention of that anywhere...
on an educated assumption, yes, I would.
that could be an expensive guess
most of these brick reports are v14, but I see some for v15 and v16. v16 is pretty new, so my educated guess is google aint fixed it yet. Too bad the support agents only try to confuse the issue
yes it does, but with no mention of that anywhere...
on an educated assumption, yes, I would.
that could be an expensive guess
most of these brick reports are v14, but I see some for v15 and v16. v16 is pretty new, so my educated guess is google aint fixed it yet. Too bad the support agents only try to confuse the issue
also, mine now stops charging at 80%, but entering my imei it says not eligible for battery replacement.
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My suggestion is to back up important things in multiple places while you can and get another device then you can try resetting it to see if it helps or bricks
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First, stop being a (Mod redacted)-whistle to people who are trying to help you, you- the one with the problem. You are owed nothing and are a guest here. Next stop posting one after another. Edit your previous and respond reply after someone posts. It's amazing anyone has helped you so far.
That aside, let's focus on your issue;
The 6a has battery issues. So far it's gone as far as catching on fire. It's a known issue by Google. They tried pushing a firmware fix which may have been what messed up yours.
Backup everything, factory reset and see if it's fixed. If not, contact Google directly with all your findings and issues and see if they can help.
If not, find a reputable repair shop that can replace the battery as a fix until you get a new phone from a different brand.
That aside, let's focus on your issue;
The 6a has battery issues. So far it's gone as far as catching on fire. It's a known issue by Google. They tried pushing a firmware fix which may have been what messed up yours.
Backup everything, factory reset and see if it's fixed. If not, contact Google directly with all your findings and issues and see if they can help.
If not, find a reputable repair shop that can replace the battery as a fix until you get a new phone from a different brand.
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So we're now down to 'You roll the dice and take your chances'; i.e. you reset or not. The ball is now in your court.
I honestly don't think there is anything else to cover. I'm tempted to close this thread.
I honestly don't think there is anything else to cover. I'm tempted to close this thread.
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I will come back to consider this thread in the morning. Current time for me is 10 pm, and I would rather look at this again with a fresh perspective.
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That is correct. The fix may have been insufficient. https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/go...as-catching-fire-then-another-one-caught-fire
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As I previously posted....I believe this thread has run it's course.
This thread is closed.
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