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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google's Temporary Fix for Pixel Storage Issues Requires Developer Tools and Terminal Access"

Google has acknowledged the storage issue affecting some Pixel phones and provided a manual fix that involves using developer tools and a terminal. The fix requires users to download developer tools, install drivers, change settings, and delete certain files via a command-line interface. However, the technical nature of the fix may pose challenges for normal users, and there are potential issues with driver installation on Windows. Despite the complexity, following Google's directions should prevent data loss for affected users.

via Ars Technica|

#developer-tools #fix #google

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Pixel Users Beware: A New Storage Bug Strikes Again"

Google Pixel users are encountering storage-related problems, including crashing apps and inaccessible data, following the installation of the January 2024 Google Play system update. The bug affects various Pixel models and is reminiscent of a previous Android 14 issue. Google is investigating the issue and has paused the update rollout. Users are advised to avoid updating and may need to reset their devices to factory settings until a fix is implemented.

via The Verge|

#google-pixel #internal-storage #january-2024-update

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Pixel Users Face Recurring Storage Bug After Latest Update"

Google Pixel users are once again facing a storage bug after updating their devices with the January 2024 Google Play System update, causing issues with accessing internal storage, camera crashes, and more. The problem seems to affect various Pixel models, and Google is investigating the issue with no fix or timeline announced yet. Users are advised to hold off on the update or try deactivating multiple profiles on their phones if they encounter the storage problem.

via Android Authority|

#android #google-pixel #google-play-system

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via Ars Technica|

#android #data-loss #google

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Android 14's User-Profile Data Bug: A Ransomware Lookalike"

Android 14 has a storage bug affecting users with multiple profiles, causing them to be locked out of device storage and lose data. The bug, likened to ransomware, is not limited to specific devices and has received no response from Google despite over 350 replies on the issue tracker. Users are experiencing boot loops, error messages, and crashes due to the lack of local storage. It is recommended to always have backups of phone data, as phones are vulnerable to loss or damage. Google's handling of the bug, including the lack of halting the rollout and response, has been criticized.

via Ars Technica|

#android-14 #data-loss #google