Millions of Pixel users have already upgraded to Android 15, with the latest version of the OS promising a wealth of security and privacy updates. Announcing its release last week, Google promised “security features that help keep your sensitive health, financial and personal information protected from theft and fraud.”

Android 15 seems to be bricking certain Pixel 6 models, with the issue potentially linked to the new Private Space feature.

Google rolled out Android 15 last week for the compatible Pixel line of smartphones. The latest Android OS brings improvements and new features over the last version. After the rollout, folks with a compatible Pixel device installed the update to try out the new features.

Android 15 introduces a completely new design to the expanded Android volume panel on Pixels — with larger, more easily adjusted sliders for specific sorts of media volumes as well as a more prominent button to shift your phone’s audio output from the phone itself to any connected devices.

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

Open the Settings app on a compatible Google Pixel device. Look through the menu and select “System”. Tap on “Software updates”. Your device will search for an update and if one is found, it'll give you the chance to download and install it.

Multiple users on Reddit have reported their Pixel 6 phones suddenly dying after installing the Android 15 update. In at least two cases, the issue occurred after enabling the new

As of now, all we can suggest to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners is to consider delaying the Android 15 update until Google addresses these issues. Honestly, it's not such a big upgrade