Be careful with Pixel 6: Factory data reset could lead to the start problem

Be careful with Pixel 6: Factory data reset could lead to the start problem

Error when resetting Pixel 6 devices: For the time being, do without factory data reset

Stuttgart (dpa/tmn) - In the Pixel 6 Community, it is currently strongly advised to reset the smartphones to the factory settings, as user reports indicate possible starting problems. According to the technology portal "Technews", owners of Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or Pixel 6a for caution.

The exact cause of these difficulties is still unclear at the current time and is intensively examined by experts. Users who have tried to reset their devices receive an error message that says that the "Android system cannot be loaded" and the stored data may be damaged.

According to Reddit users, the usual methods of troubleshooting have so far had no effect. A Reddit user described that he tried various debugging approaches, but without success. The time at which these problems have started goes back about two weeks and has spread in the community since then.

It is difficult to estimate how many of the Pixel 6 devices are affected and how many users are faced with this difficult situation. As a precaution, users are currently being asked to dispose of resetting for factory settings until a reliable solution for this technical problem is found.

At Google, the reports about the difficulties were taken into account, but an official statement on the part of the company is still pending. An analysis and correction of the problem can therefore take some time. In the meantime, owners of Pixel 6 smartphones should take a distance from a factory data reset and observe further instructions on the part of the manufacturer.