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How to Fix Bootloop — Google Pixel 6

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How to Fix Bootloop — Google Pixel 6

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Google Pixel 6 is a 2021 Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Google Tensor (5 nm) with 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.4", AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black.

The Pixel 6 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4614 mAh, a 50 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 207 g.

A bootloop on the Google Pixel 6 occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.

Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.

1

On your Google Pixel 6: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

4

If still looping: return to Recovery

5

Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)

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Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware

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