For the uninitiated, some Pixel 6, 6a and 6 Pro owners have been reporting that their devices have bricked following a factory reset. After attempting to wipe the handset, an error message pops up with a warning that data on the device may be corrupt. Android then refuses to load and the phone gets lost in a bootloop.

It’s unknown what’s behind the bricking problem, although there are clues. OF Tech shared close-up photographs of his phone’s screen, and the error states a file called “tune2fs is missing”. tune2fs is a Linux command line that allows administrators to set file system parameters. Others have reported missing the same file, too.

Google doesn’t release as many phones as some other OEMs out there; in fact, they release three phones a year. There are the two flagships and then a mid-range(ish) phone in the A-series around Google I/O.

A recent fault was bricking users' Google Pixel 6 phones, however, Google has released a statement that it is working on a fix.

Multiple owners of Google Pixel 6 series phones (6, 6a, 6 Pro) have been reporting in the past week that their devices were "bricked" after they performed a factory reset.

Recent reports from Google Pixel 6 series users highlight a new issue that leaves devices bricked while performing a factory reset.

Some Pixel 6 users have reported issues with factory resetting their devices, with some even noting that it has bricked their devices completely. Here's what you need to know.

Google Pixel 6 users report phones getting bricked after factory reset. Discover the issue, affected users, and possible solutions in this detailed news.

Those who have a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a are being urged not to avoid factory resetting their phone. According to Tech-Issues Today and The Verge, if this move is done, it could brick the phone.

Google is aware of the problem and is investigating, but a fix is not yet available. Google Pixel 6 users are dealing with a new software hiccup that's causing some serious headaches. During a factory reset,