Private Space is a new feature in Android 15 that allows users to keep a selection of apps and files in a locked profile. It’s not yet clear why this would cause the phone to brick, but the feature is apparently somewhat resource intensive, requiring a phone with at least 6GB of RAM to function.

The Android 15 update for Pixel devices is causing unexpected bricking of Pixel 6 devices. Users report their Pixel 6 becoming completely unresponsive, with troubleshooting methods yielding no results. The issue might be related to the Private Space on Android 15, but further investigation is needed.

From the sounds of things it’s not actually the Android 15 update that’s causing the problems; it’s actually setting up the Private Space feature. At least three users have come across the same issue and posted about their experiences on Reddit. Two of those users had a Pixel 6, while a third had a Pixel 6 Pro.

Google 's latest Android 15 update for Pixel devices is reportedly bricking some Pixel 6 models. The issue, which has been reported by several users on Reddit, leaves their devices completely unresponsive or "bricked." For the uninitiated, a bricked device is one that has been rendered as useless as a brick due to software or hardware issues.

Google is rolling out Android 15 today to Pixel devices. It is also adding new features through the October Pixel drop, including improved low-light photography on Instagram and support for underwater photography and video.

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.

Android 15 is finally upon us, as it's now available for Pixel devices far and wide. It's also jam-packed with a slew of new features, but we're taking a look at a handful of our favorites.