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.

With Android 15 now rolling out to the Pixel 6, 7, 8, and 9 series, we're wondering if you area seeing smoother performance after updating.

Android 15 updates for Pixel phones and devices are here. Google apparently needed some extra time to get this update right after releasing to AOSP over a month ago, but we’re adults and we managed to survive.

Android 15 is now being rolled out to Pixel devices, bringing new features and improvements. Get ready to update your device!

On Android 15, Private Space lets you hide apps, but multiple users on Reddit say the feature killed their Pixel 6 smartphones.

Users on Reddit have reported issues with the Pixel 6/6 Pro after updating to Android 15. The issue seems to be confined to the enabling of Private Spaces as users observe unresponsive devices. The Pixel 6 series had an issue in July with its factory reset 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.