Security News > 2024 > July > Google Pixel 6 series phones bricked after factory reset
Multiple owners of Google Pixel 6 series phones have been reporting in the past week that their devices were "Bricked" after they performed a factory reset.
The Pixel 6 series, released in late 2021, is approaching the typical upgrade cycle for many original buyers, and issues with the factory reset process have become significantly more impactful.
Until the situation clears up, Google Pixel 6, 6a, and 6 Pro owners should not perform factory resets and take regular backups on a separate device.
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