Google started rolling out the stable version of Android 15 to its Pixel devices recently. Now reports about Android 15 bricking Pixel 6 phones have started appearing on social media platforms.
Android 15 update bricking some Pixel 6 smartphones
Google launched the Pixel 6 smartphone three years ago. It is still one of the most feature-rich smartphones that offer a pure Android experience. The entry-level Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro have worked reliably for most buyers.
Google recently released the Android 15 OS update to its Pixel smartphones. The latest update is intended for Pixel smartphones starting from the Pixel 6, and going all the way up to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Google attempted to eliminate some concerning behavior of the Pixel smartphones when they are charging, including random reboots. However, it appears the Android 15 update has started bricking the Pixel 6 smartphone.
Although the update process is smooth and uneventful, some Pixel 6 users have reportedly complained that the update bricks their devices. According to the posts on Reddit, the Pixel 6 devices bricked by the Android 15 update become completely unresponsive.
Why is the latest update causing problems for older Pixel smartphones?
It is concerning to note that this is not the first time a major Android OS update has caused problems for the Pixel 6 smartphones. Last year, the Android 14 update locked the phone’s storage for some users. Earlier this year, a simple factory reset rendered several Pixel 6 devices unresponsive.
This year, the Android 15 update is straight-up bricking some smartphones. Interestingly, there appears to be a pattern that could be avoided. Some Reddit users have mentioned their phones died after enabling the Private Space feature.
Simply put, Pixel 6 smartphone users should avoid installing the Android 15 update for a few days. Moreover, users should back up their data before updating their devices. Additionally, it would be wise to stay away from the Private Space feature, which is pretty unfortunate. This is one of the more exciting Android 15 features to launch.
