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2Pacavelli 09/18/25 4:04:50 PM #1:	It just wasn't turning on charging or anything out of nowhere. Had to look up online potential fixes, and saw advice to hold the power button, and both volume buttons down at the same time while the phone is on the charger. And hold the buttons for 30 minutes. It's on now booted into Safe Mode, but I'm nervous about turning it off and on and putting it back into normal mode. Hope it doesn't brick if I do that... <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986456276] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>It just wasn't turning on charging or anything out of nowhere.Had to look up online potential fixes, and saw advice to hold the power button, and both volume buttons down at the same time while the phone is on the charger. And hold the buttons for 30 minutes. It's on now booted into Safe Mode, but I'm nervous about turning it off and on and putting it back into normal mode. Hope it doesn't brick if I do that...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Accolon 09/18/25 4:07:04 PM #2:	Hold the buttons for half an hour? --- http://i.imgur.com/XAMp8.jpg <cite>Accolon posted [p:986456304] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Hold the buttons for half an hour?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evening_Dragon 09/18/25 4:09:06 PM #3:	you didn't actually hold it down for that long, did you? This is what bands, or cement blocks, or a wide vice, or not hand cramp express, man --- And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to your span of life? It's Guide <cite>Evening_Dragon posted [p:986456328] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>you didn't actually hold it down for that long, did you? This is what bands, or cement blocks, or a wide vice, ornot hand cramp express, man</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 4:10:17 PM #4:	Accolon posted... Hold the buttons for half an hour? My bad 30 seconds <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986456348] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Accolon posted... </cite><quote>Hold the buttons for half an hour?</quote>My bad 30 seconds</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Proto_Spark 09/18/25 4:21:36 PM #5:	Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting. <cite>Proto_Spark posted [p:986456486] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thekosmicfool 09/18/25 4:46:15 PM #6:	My 4a5g did that. I couldn't find any information about how to fix it so I got a new phone. Maybe I could try to revive it --- Tonight your ghost will ask my ghost "Who put these bodies between us?" <cite>thekosmicfool posted [p:986456790] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>My 4a5g did that. I couldn't find any information about how to fix it so I got a new phone. Maybe I could try to revive it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 5:03:08 PM #7:	Proto_Spark posted... Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting. I had the Pixel 6A as well it was a great phone while it was working, but one day the touch screen glitched out on me. That's what led me to the Pixel 8 Pro upgrade It might have been my fault though for the 6A because I used a Nintendo Switch charger on it and I think it was incompatible and caused issues. <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986456986] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Proto_Spark posted... </cite><quote>Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting.</quote>I had the Pixel 6A as well it was a great phone while it was working, but one day the touch screen glitched out on me. That's what led me to the Pixel 8 Pro upgrade It might have been my fault though for the 6A because I used a Nintendo Switch charger on it and I think it was incompatible and caused issues.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 5:23:14 PM #8:	thekosmicfool posted... My 4a5g did that. I couldn't find any information about how to fix it so I got a new phone. Maybe I could try to revive it Try booting into safe mode. It might help fix it I guess lol Also to update my phone is back to being fully functional now it seems, so that's cool <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986457191] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>thekosmicfool posted... </cite><quote>My 4a5g did that. I couldn't find any information about how to fix it so I got a new phone. Maybe I could try to revive it</quote>Try booting into safe mode. It might help fix it I guess lolAlso to update my phone is back to being fully functional now it seems, so that's cool</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 11:05:39 PM #9:	Phone almost bricked itself again during a restart. Going to look into getting it replaced tomorrow. Fortunately I have a Google preferred care plan, hopefully I can get a quick replacement at the Google store Also the Wi-Fi doesn't stay on, and that looks like a known and unresolved issue as well with the Pixel 8 Pro <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986460595] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Phone almost bricked itself again during a restart. Going to look into getting it replaced tomorrow. Fortunately I have a Google preferred care plan, hopefully I can get a quick replacement at the Google store Also the Wi-Fi doesn't stay on, and that looks like a known and unresolved issue as well with the Pixel 8 Pro</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kelemvor 09/18/25 11:33:19 PM #10:	Strange. I have a Pixel 8 Pro XL and have never had a single issue. It might be the most robust and bullet proof phone I've ever had. I didn't realize it had any documented issues that crop up. Even just the physical build has been impressive for me. I think I've had it for 2 years and it HAS to be the longest period of ownership where I haven't had a crack or scratch yet. And this is with me keeping it my pocket and having my two sons play with it all the time. I also didn't buy an expensive Otterbox or whatever. Just a simple Spigen thin case. <cite>kelemvor posted [p:986460806] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Strange. I have a Pixel 8 Pro XL and have never had a single issue. It might be the most robust and bullet proof phone I've ever had. I didn't realize it had any documented issues that crop up. Even just the physical build has been impressive for me. I think I've had it for 2 years and it HAS to be the longest period of ownership where I haven't had a crack or scratch yet. And this is with me keeping it my pocket and having my two sons play with it all the time.I also didn't buy an expensive Otterbox or whatever. Just a simple Spigen thin case.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 11:37:56 PM #11:	kelemvor posted... Strange. I have a Pixel 8 Pro XL and have never had a single issue. It might be the most robust and bullet proof phone I've ever had. I didn't realize it had any documented issues that crop up. Even just the physical build has been impressive for me. I think this is the longest I've had a phone where I've had it since launch and haven't had one crack or blemish on it yet. And this is with me keeping it my pocket and having my two sons play with it all the time. It's been a great phone for me despite the recent issues unfortunately. I'd rather keep it, but because of these two issues it's been giving me recently (Wifi malfunctioning and the near bricking/boot issues) I'm thinking I should replace it while I can before it breaks down on me at a bad time If they offer me a fresh Pixel 8 Pro in exchange I still might take it. Not sure how the preferred care program works. It might be cool to get a Pixel 9 upgrade option though. I have the Pixel 8 Pro XL as well with a Spigen case. I liked it a lot other than the recent issues. Especially the camera quality <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986460844] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>kelemvor posted... </cite><quote>Strange. I have a Pixel 8 Pro XL and have never had a single issue. It might be the most robust and bullet proof phone I've ever had. I didn't realize it had any documented issues that crop up. Even just the physical build has been impressive for me. I think this is the longest I've had a phone where I've had it since launch and haven't had one crack or blemish on it yet. And this is with me keeping it my pocket and having my two sons play with it all the time.</quote>It's been a great phone for me despite the recent issues unfortunately. I'd rather keep it, but because of these two issues it's been giving me recently (Wifi malfunctioning and the near bricking/boot issues) I'm thinking I should replace it while I can before it breaks down on me at a bad time If they offer me a fresh Pixel 8 Pro in exchange I still might take it. Not sure how the preferred care program works. It might be cool to get a Pixel 9 upgrade option though. I have the Pixel 8 Pro XL as well with a Spigen case. I liked it a lot other than the recent issues. Especially the camera quality</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HojoojoH_2 09/18/25 11:39:33 PM #12:	Proto_Spark posted... Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting. Oof. I am about to do exactly this. Tots and prayers for me, plz. --- United front will see us through <cite>HojoojoH_2 posted [p:986460858] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Proto_Spark posted... </cite><quote>Pixels seem to have a loose issue with bricking themselves. When I bought my new phone, I tried to wipe my Pixel 6A so I could give it away, and for some reason, its a regular issue for the Pixel 6A to brick itself when formatting.</quote>Oof. I am about to do exactly this. Tots and prayers for me, plz.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 09/18/25 11:41:12 PM #13:	2Pacavelli posted... It might have been my fault though for the 6A because I used a Nintendo Switch charger on it and I think it was incompatible and caused issues. Never use the Switch charger on anything but the Switch, Nintendo violates USB-C spec. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986460876] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>2Pacavelli posted... </cite><quote>It might have been my fault though for the 6A because I used a Nintendo Switch charger on it and I think it was incompatible and caused issues.</quote>Never use the Switch charger on anything but the Switch, Nintendo violates USB-C spec. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/18/25 11:42:07 PM #14:	Enclave posted... Never use the Switch charger on anything but the Switch, Nintendo violates USB-C spec. Yeah I learned that the hard way <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986460887] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>Never use the Switch charger on anything but the Switch, Nintendo violates USB-C spec.</quote>Yeah I learned that the hard way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Dustino 09/18/25 11:55:20 PM #15:	My pixel 9 pro also bricked itself, after only 3 months, sucked because I really liked the phone --- The two most beautiful words in any language: I forgive. AC:NL Dream Address: 5700-3355-4304 <cite>El_Dustino posted [p:986460993] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>My pixel 9 pro also bricked itself, after only 3 months, sucked because I really liked the phone</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/19/25 12:02:24 AM #16:	El_Dustino posted... My pixel 9 pro also bricked itself, after only 3 months, sucked because I really liked the phone Damn... <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986461053] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>El_Dustino posted... </cite><quote>My pixel 9 pro also bricked itself, after only 3 months, sucked because I really liked the phone</quote>Damn...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
2Pacavelli 09/19/25 4:55:58 AM #17:	Phone almost bricked again tonight. It just shuts off randomly and has issues turning on. Going to get it replaced asap I should have went yesterday tbh <cite>2Pacavelli posted [p:986462474] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Phone almost bricked again tonight. It just shuts off randomly and has issues turning on. Going to get it replaced asap I should have went yesterday tbh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jshipp24 09/19/25 5:44:47 AM #18:	Over the past probably 10 years I've had to do that power cycle across all my pixel devices and I've maybe done it once on my 8 pro xl. Sounds like it took a update bad or something. --- This is a signature to draw attention away from the fact that I don't have a signature. <cite>Jshipp24 posted [p:986462643] in My Pixel 8... [t:81043079]...</cite> <quote>Over the past probably 10 years I've had to do that power cycle across all my pixel devices and I've maybe done it once on my 8 pro xl. Sounds like it took a update bad or something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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