Google confirmed that the bug bricking some Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a devices is triggered by factory resetting them immediately after rebooting into an updated system.

They now recommend that you do NOT factory reset your phone within 15 minutes of booting into a new update. For those who already have, Google says they've identified the root cause of this bug and will share more information soon.

Interestingly, some users receiving the July 2024 OTA update on their Pixel 6 series device report seeing a message in the OTA dialog warning them about this issue.

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