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Pixel 6 owners have encountered a critical storage bug after updating to Android 14, leading many to reset their devices and lose their data.
This issue appears to be linked to individuals who use multiple profiles on their Pixel 6 devices.
Some Pixel 6 Pro users have also faced a similar problem after updating Google Play systems following the Android 14 update.
Just a couple of weeks after Google’s recent major operating system release, users of the two-year-old Pixel smartphones are grappling with significant challenges.
Upon receiving a tip, The Verge reported on a Reddit thread where several Pixel 6 Pro owners discussed issues associated with the device, Android 14, and multiple profiles. One Reddit user mentioned that, following the latest OS update, they kept receiving a persistent “storage is full” message on their phone. Interestingly, the update also doesn’t seem to apply correctly, as the progress bar for installation still appears even after restarting the phone.
The user points out that they have 250GB of storage space remaining on their Pixel 6 Pro, which has a total of 512GB. However, the bug fails to recognize this available storage space.
Additional information suggests that the source of these issues might be linked to the use of multiple profiles. The post mentions that there are four additional profiles on the device, which could potentially be creating conflicts with Android 14’s latest patch.
Unfortunately, the user was left with no other option but to factory reset their device, effectively losing all of their data in the process. It’s tough to accept
Additional users on Reddit with more than one profile on their Pixel 6 have reported similar storage lock-out problems resulting in factory resets, as well. Hopefully, there will be some sort of resolution soon as the problem has gained traction on the community forums, turning it into a “trending issue.”