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After doing a factory reset, some Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a owners have had their phones bricked. It looks like a problem that requires a software update fix from Google, but until then, here are steps on how to factory reset Pixel 6 devices without bricking them.
The issue looks like it sprang from software updates downloaded and installed to Pixel 6 devices. After those updated, factory resetting a Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro , or Pixel 6a has become a risky affair, and likely to result in having your device bricked.
From the feedback available on online forums, the issue causes a booting problem such that when the device attempts to boot, it returns an error message saying that the device “cannot load Android system” and advising that the user carry out another factory reset.
The full the error message says:
“Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored on this device.”
Of course, carrying out another factory reset doesn’t fix the problem. It is an endless loop.
To factory reset Pixel 6 device without bricking it
If you need to factory reset your Pixel 6 device, you need to remember whether you recently installed a system update. If you didn’t install any update on the last one month or so, you should be able to reset it without any fear of running into trouble. Unfortunately, the offending update has not been identified, so we can’t help with any info to help you tell which one it is.
However, if you have installed a software update recently, you need to leave your Pixel 6 device “powered on and idle for 15 minutes after it has rebooted following a system update.” You should be able to safely wipe the phone after that.
If you have already bricked your Pixel 6 device
If you have already done a factory reset of your Pixel 6 and bricked it, you will have to wait for Google to come up with the fix. The company says it has “identified the root cause of the issue and is working on developing the best possible solution.”
We will update this article with details of the Google fix when it is released. Hang in there and stay tuned.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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HMD View is a budget Android smartphone with the fabula design reminiscent of Nokia Lumia smartphones. It does not support eSIM or have an IR blaster, and there is no wireless charging or waterproof IP rating either.
There is no word on support for aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth codecs at this time. There is a 3.5mm headphone port for wired headsets and earphones, though.
HMD View in brief:
- Price Range:
- OS: Android 14
- Release Date: 2024
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- eSIM: No
- Display: 6.67-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
- Chipset: Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
- Selfie Camera: 13MP
- Rear camera: 50MP
- RAM: 8GB
- ROM: 128GB / 256GB
- Fingerprint Sensor:
- Headphone Jack: Yes
- Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
- Battery: 4700 mAh
- Fast Charging: 25W
- Wireless Charging: No.
HMD View
For more detailed specifications of the HMD View, have a look below.
- HMD View Specs
- Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia
HMD View Specs
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands : NSA/SA
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : Android 14
- Software Updates :
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
- Weight : 197g
- Display Size: 6.67 inches,
- Screen Resolution : 1080 x 2400 pixels
- Refresh Rate : 120 Hz refresh rate
- Screen Type : OLED
- Frame : Glass front, plastic frame,
- Back/Rear Cover : plastic back
- Ingress Protection/IP Rating :
- Colorways : Meteor Black, Ice, Velvet
Internal Hardware Specs
- Central Processor ( CPU ): 64-bit, 2.3 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset : Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
- Graphics Processing Unit ( GPU ): Adreno
- RAM : 8GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM :
- Internal Storage : 128 GB / 256 GB
- External Storage : microSD
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 50 MP main sensor + 8MP ultra-wide lens + 2 MP macro lens, autofocus, OIS, LED flash, 4k video@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- 3.5 mm audio headphone jack :
- Loudspeaker :
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Market-dependent.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : .
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; side-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red/IR Blaster : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP, LE
- aptX Bluetooth Codecs :
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
- NFC : Market dependent.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer
- Battery Capacity : 4700 mAh
- Battery Charging : 25W fast charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : 2024
- Release Date : 2024
Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia
- United States of America (USA) : from $
- United Kingdom (UK) : from £
- European Union (EU) : from €
- Australia : from AUD
