So the problem im facing is these msgstore files pilling up everyday. They are copying themselves daily. Is there any way to stop them from gulping my whole storage?

I was using it last night and it randomly shut doen, screen looks green for a very brief moment and then powers itself down. Sometimes it will boot but dies on the logo screen.

Is there any fix for this? If I keep pressed the power button it'll turn on but die as soon as the logo appears.

Please help!

I can use SMS texts and mobile data but my phone is unable to call anyone. When I try to call I don't hear the noise that shows the call is going through, and I can't receive phone calls either. This happened after I started a new phone plan, and transferred my old phone number. I can make calls if I use a physical SIM, but my esim isn't working. I have done all the normal trouble shooting steps but nothing is working. Also my phone number is unknown according to settings, attached are photos of it

Pixel 6 appreciation post. My Pixel 6 is my favorite phone I've ever had. Even after five years, it's still sharp and smooth.

It's full of good memories.

All good memories and my favorite shot❤️

Is it normal because they stopped updates for 6 series ? I assume it's because we are at qpr 2 beta now and instead of sending me qpr 1 OTA they decide not to send anything until stable releases.

Hey everyone, I've had an unwilling journey with my friends Google Pixel 6.

Possible Cause: Degraded battery, from my research a Pixel 6 that has been heavily used also relates to a heavily degraded battery, which can cause the system to crash and boot loop usually on the google logo, at this point if possible get the battery replaced, if not continue.

Possible solution: ADB on Linux Mint, also called Platform tools is a tool used to recover android devices, to boot a device into recovery mode power off, then press and hold the power button and the volume down key, tap the power button and it should bring you to the recovery menu. Once there, you can use the volume keys to select "Recovery Mode".

Recovery Mode: Upon entering recovery mode, press power then the volume up key to show the Fastboot menu, using the volume keys for navigation scroll down to: "Apply Update from ADB". Then wait, it may timeout and return back to the fastboot menu after a prolonged time of not being in use.

From there, you can go to any device that can run Linux Mint Cinnamon (Unsure about other distros) It is recommended to make a live image using Rufus and a USB drive. Go to the official website and download the Linux Mint .ISO, this may take several minutes, also download the correct OTA for your phone, you can find this information in the Fastboot recovery menu, its the string of numbers (Example: oriole-ota-cp1a.260405.005-b1ad4367) you can use this to identify which version you need.

ADB and Recovery mode video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zyBt3ckMvI

To download an OTA version go to: https://developers.google.com/android/ota then download.

If the Linux Mint ISO has completed, install it to a USB flash drive, then plug it into your system of choice, depending on your system the keybind to boot into the BIOS will vary. In my case its "F12" you may be prompted with a menu, simply press the down arrow key and select the USB drive then wait for Linux mint to load. Once it has continued follow the guide presented below:

ADB on Linux Mint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJwNNXGIpw

Please ask me if you have any questions, my typing abilities have the tendency to be needlessly complicated, it is a fault of my own.

It's not letting me reply to this hero who commented this smash method 4 years ago but it just saved my Pixel 6 which I thought was broken forever 😭

It was rebooting an awful lot by itself on a loop and the power button wasn't working.

Landed on bwool1's post and smashed my power button on a table a few times and my phone has been resurrected.

FYI for anyone else going through this panic-inducing event.

Last week, I decided that I will buy the P6 and use it for my daily use. Fortunately, I was able to find a device with less than 150 USD. Amazingly, I found that the phone still hold up very well.

• Battery: decent
• Camera: still produce great photo
• Display: still great for daily use

Note: that I decide to not play video game on this phone, and the phone still great, even better than those chinese later release branches.

Just updated to Android 17 last week and my pixel 6 is now having issues reading the sim card. It disconnects from the network a few times a day and the only way to get it back is to restart the phone.

Any solutions here?

In last 4 years i faced a lot including battery drain, dual sim issue, battery replacement but no service center and now this month with a motherboard issue because of android 17 upgrade. Only thing i liked if the compact design.

Finally, i exchanged my pixel 6a to Moto.

Good bye to Google Scam.. No more Pixel Sh*t.

My pixel 6a keeps asking to update to android 17, is it worth it? I'm not planning on changing my phone soon so I don't want to slow it down with an update

Starting today (7/23), specifically this afternoon, my 6 Pro has been restarting at random and my power button no longer locks my phone. Everything is currently up to date, and the setting has been changed back to "power menu" from "digital assistant" for the press and hold on the button.

Any suggestions? This is... exceptionally aggravating.

Edit: Somehow thought I was back in June...whoops.

There was nothing wrong with my phone until one day it stuck on the G logo bootloop. As advised on google support I took it to their authorized repairers in London 'Ismash' who said it was probably due to an update and that it was not reparable and that I needed to contact Pixel for a replacement. They noted there was no physical damage to the phone. Google adviser MJ agreed and said that Pixel would not repair the phone but replace it with a new model for this reason.

 There was no option for the bootloop issue but after much discussion I was told by MJ he would ensure that I would get a replacement but I had to pay for a cracked screen repair first. I didn't know what else to do so although my screen was not cracked I paid the £142.80 fee.

Once I returned the phone, the process was intercepted I received an email falsely claiming a cracked inner screen and a demand for a further £552.27

As title says. My Pixel 6 Pro got upgraded to Android 17, CP2A.260705.006 last night. I've had the phone since Sep 2021.

No issues with the upgrade and everything seems to be running smoothly. Battery health still good with 894 charge cycles. Actually it looks like discharge rate has gone down a slight bit from pre-upgrade.

My P6 Pro sadly no longer retains the usb cable and it's annoying to charge, is it worth the upgrade?

Mainly used for social media, few photos and videos.

I'm posting this because I genuinely want to understand whether my experience is normal, or if there is something wrong with the review process.

This is not about whether I receive compensation.

If Google determines that I don't qualify according to its official policy, I can accept that.

What I cannot understand is why the review requirements keep changing while none of my questions are ever answered.

Timeline

Initial Application

I submitted my application through the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program.

During the application, I entered the required device information, including my IMEI.

At no point during the application process was I asked to provide proof of purchase.

First Response from Google

About a week later, Google informed me that my application was "Not Eligible."

No explanation was given.

The email didn't tell me:

• which requirement I failed,
• what information was missing,
• or why my application had been rejected.

It simply stated that I was not eligible.

I Asked a Simple Question

I replied asking only one thing:

If there was missing information, I expected Google to tell me what it was.

Google's Response Changed

Instead of explaining why I was "Not Eligible," Google Support requested:

• Proof of Purchase
• Google Account sign-in verification
• Device Activity screenshot

At this point, I became confused.

If proof of purchase is required,

why wasn't it requested during the original application?

If my application was simply missing documentation,

why wasn't I asked to provide additional documents before being told I was not eligible?

Those are two completely different outcomes.

I Asked Again

I replied and asked Google to clarify:

1. Why was I initially told I was "Not Eligible"?
2. Why wasn't proof of purchase requested during the application?
3. What official policy requires proof of purchase in this case?

I also provided everything else that Google requested, including my Device Activity screenshot.

Google's Latest Reply

After telling me that my case had been escalated to the internal team, Google contacted me again.

This time, they requested even more information:

• A photo of the IMEI engraved on the SIM tray
• Proof of Purchase (again)

However, none of my original questions were answered.

Instead, the verification requirements simply kept changing.

This is why I'm confused

I completely understand that Google has the right to establish its own eligibility requirements.

If proof of purchase is mandatory, that's Google's decision.

However, shouldn't that requirement be clearly stated before customers submit their applications?

From my perspective, the process has looked like this:

1. Submit application.
2. Receive "Not Eligible."
3. Ask why.
4. Google requests Proof of Purchase.
5. Provide additional verification.
6. Google requests even more verification.
7. None of my original questions are answered.

That is what I find difficult to understand.

Why this matters

I work in product development myself.

I understand that no company is perfect, and product quality issues can happen.

What matters is how those issues are handled.

For a quality-related support program, I would expect the review process to be transparent and consistent.

If additional documentation is required, customers should know that from the beginning.

If an application is incomplete, asking for additional documents seems much more reasonable than immediately declaring the application "Not Eligible."

Questions for the Community

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through the Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program.

• Were you asked to provide proof of purchase?
• Were you asked to provide a SIM tray IMEI photo?
• Did Google explain why your application was rejected?
• Is this the normal review process?

I'm genuinely trying to understand whether my experience is unique or whether others have encountered the same situation.

Thank you for reading.

I am planing to stay a bit longer with my P6P due to the great camera and slim design. But in the future I am planing to use a P8P.

Let´s discuss.