Google Pixel 6 series phones have been experiencing issues after performing a factory reset, resulting in the devices being “bricked”. Multiple owners of the phones (Pixel 6, 6a, and 6 Pro) have reported getting an error about a missing ‘tune2fs’ file during boot up, leading to a recovery screen reading “Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt.”.
The issue prevents users from configuring the bootloader or sideloading updates via ADB, creating an endless loop that doesn’t resolve the problem. Some users report participating in the Android 15 beta program, but this is not a common denominator among all reports, leaving the cause of the “bricking” undetermined.
Google’s response to the issue has been mixed, with some users reporting that Google’s repair services claim it’s a motherboard issue and want a high price for fixing devices no longer under warranty. Volunteer mods on Google forums have stated that the company’s engineers are investigating the issue, but no specific instructions have been provided yet.