Android 14 Update Troubles Plague Pixel 6 Users with Storage Issues

Highlights

• Android 14 update consumes all storage on some Pixel 6 devices.
• Issue reported after inability to download files or take photos.
• Problem seems to originate from multiple profiles on Pixel 6.
• Google has yet to acknowledge or address the storage issue.

The much-anticipated Android 14 update is now available on various smartphones worldwide, following its initial launch on Google’s Pixel 8 series.

Google, the creator of Android, has also extended the update to its earlier Pixel models.

However, it’s not all smooth sailing; multiple Pixel 6 series users report that the update has consumed their device’s entire storage space.

This issue first gained attention through an article by 9to5Google.
The publication noted that affected users were encountering difficulties performing elementary functions, such as downloading files or taking photos.

The devices displayed error messages like “Download failed” or “Device out of storage.”
According to Reddit discussions, this issue seems to stem from having multiple profiles on the Pixel 6 before updating to Android 14.

In this situation, the primary profile loses access to the phone’s internal storage and all installed applications.
Interestingly, secondary profiles are unaffected.

Although Android’s user profile feature is not commonly utilized—mainly serving to segregate work and personal accounts—it has been the source of consistent issues for a certain group of users.

The problems include apps indicating zero available storage, Google Photos failing to update user libraries and showing only low-quality previews, and an inability to access files when the phone is connected to a PC via USB, as reported by one of our readers.

As of the time of this writing, Google has not officially recognized or addressed this problem.

The occurrence of such a significant bug, despite beta testing, raises concerns, and it is hoped that a solution will be forthcoming shortly.

FAQs

What problems are Pixel 6 users facing after the Android 14 update?

Some Pixel 6 users have reported that the Android 14 update is consuming their device’s entire storage, rendering them unable to perform basic tasks.

How was the issue discovered?

The problem was initially reported by 9to5Google and discussed on Reddit, identifying multiple profiles on the Pixel 6 as the likely root cause.

Are secondary profiles affected?

Interestingly, the issue seems to only affect the primary user profile on the device, with secondary profiles remaining unaffected.

Has Google commented on this issue?

As of now, Google has not officially acknowledged or offered a solution for the storage issue affecting Pixel 6 users.

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