Google Resolves Android 14 Storage Disaster, but Data Loss Remains a Concern

Google has released a patch to fix the Android 14 storage bug that was causing devices to show out of space or enter a reboot loop. However, the patch may not recover data for devices experiencing repeated reboots. The bug, which has been ongoing for over a month, has been described as a complete failure of Google's controls and protections in Android, with users likening it to ransomware. The company's slow response and failure to pull the update when issues arose have been criticized, along with the ineffective backup and data recovery systems in place.