From the sounds of things it’s not actually the Android 15 update that’s causing the problems; it’s actually setting up the Private Space feature. At least three users have come across the same issue and posted about their experiences on Reddit. Two of those users had a Pixel 6, while a third had a Pixel 6 Pro.

Last week, Google began distributing its latest Android operating system, Android 15, to eligible Pixel devices. Unfortunately, this update has not been

Pixel 6 users are reporting bricking issues after installing the Android 15 update, with the problem linked to the Private Space feature and general use. Google has yet to issue a fix.

Although the update process is smooth and uneventful, some Pixel 6 users have complained that Android 15 is bricking their devices.

Some people have it easy, others – among other things – probably own a Pixel 6. See, this notorious phone is in trouble… again. This time, it's the Android 15 that's apparently causing some fatalities here and there.

Users report their Pixel 6 becoming completely unresponsive, with troubleshooting methods yielding no results. The issue might be related to the Private Space on Android 15, but further investigation is needed. It's been nearly a week since Google began ...

Google is rolling out Android 15 today to Pixel devices. It is also adding new features through the October Pixel drop, including improved low-light photography on Instagram and support for underwater photography and video.

On Android 15, Private Space lets you hide apps, but multiple users on Reddit say the feature killed their Pixel 6 smartphones.

Users on Reddit have reported issues with the Pixel 6/6 Pro after updating to Android 15. The issue seems to be confined to the enabling of Private Spaces as users observe unresponsive devices. The Pixel 6 series had an issue in July with its factory reset function,

As picked up by Android Police, “reports are emerging that the Android 15 update is causing Pixel 6 devices to brick unexpectedly, leaving them unusable… Google devices seem to be having trouble with Android 15 in general.