Easy Google Pixel 6 Unbrick Tutorial with the Android Flash Tool

[@chickmagnet2833]

My brother. Thank you so much. I cannot express my gratitude. You have brought honor to your family. Was able to do this for my pixel 7. God bless

[@ExplainingAndroid]

Hi Jeffrey, you're quite welcome. I appreciate you being so kind and am humbled to know that my videos are able to help so many people If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join Or joining my newly created Patreon page here - www.patreon.com/ExplainingAndroid

[@Sloff1155]

I love how fast that was, I also love how Google lets you unbrick your own device without having to send it in, I feel like Google should force all OEMs to provide a tool for any device.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

couldn't agree more. i boggles my mind to see OEMs (and carriers) locking down phones like they do

[@ICTechProductions]

But is it possible for bricked devices with locked bootloader ?

[@cesarhuerta8897]

@@ICTechProductions Were you able to find a solution? My device is stuck on the Google logo and the bootloader is blocked, any attempt to load software is rejected by the OEM. I was told of a possible solution through EDL mode, but it requires removing the screen and making a bridge to enter an emergency boot.

[@rova6746]

Thanks a ton! You totally saved me. My Pixel 6 was bricked, but now it’s back to normal. I followed your instructions, and even though my Pixel 6 had OEM Unlock and USB Debugging turned off, I was still able to flash it. And IMEI still exist.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

That's great to hear. You're very welcome :)

[@ICTechProductions]

Did your Pixel 6 brick after latest update reset ?

[@ICTechProductions]

​@@ExplainingAndroid any possible ways to do this to a bricked Pixel 6 Pro with device state: Locked ?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@ICTechProductions both the pixel repair tool and the android flash tool require an unlocked bootloader (sadly) but you could try booting into RECOVERY Mode and then do a factory data reset

[@ICTechProductions]

@@ExplainingAndroid would you suggest the same newest version that brick my phone or a lower one ? because i found that a september update is available here but the latest one i downloaded on my device before it brick was the june one ?

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

coming from a xiaomi phone where you have to pay to have this done im delighted to have this process.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

xiaomi makes you pay?

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

@@ExplainingAndroid correct you have to pay on xiaomi to use an authorized EDL account

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@sajidkhanmahmood wow, I never knew that. do they have a website or thread that explains this process? like how much it costs, and all

[@BL_Denni]

Glad I was a couple years ahead of these kyles

[@GodLike_Wave]

My pixel 6 is stuck in “Fastboot Mode” and it says “NOS production: Error!” Also “Device state: error!”. When I try to follow the steps you’ve shown I get a message that says “Flash Failed Fastboot command (flash:bootloader_a) failed: ‘error getting device locked state -1’ “ and it doesn’t re install the software.. anyone knows how to fix this?

[@stefanwiselc]

Solution??? I have the same problem

[@shariarjemse8797]

I have the same problem did you find the solution

[@stefanwiselc]

@@shariarjemse8797 for me no solution, I've just gotten a new phone

[@eXploit3X]

​@@shariarjemse8797try this fastboot oem citadel reset fastboot oem citadel state and then if no response error then your eMMC is dead

[@sarahhayes1231]

You saved my device! Just a great video. Thank you so much!

[@Jonas_Brot]

Thank you so much man, you just saved my life 🙏

[@ExplainingAndroid]

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[@purple0wastaken]

Saved my phone. THX

[@ExplainingAndroid]

happy to help :) thanks so much for the feedback

[@peterelek1746]

You helped me a lot with this video, thx!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're welcome! I appreciate you leaving the comment to provide feedback

[@SharisonStreams]

If your phone is stuck on the google screen how do you enable OEM unlocking so you can use the flash tool?

[@exoticph2024]

same question brother. I cant get this android flash tool to work since my bootloader is locked.

[@thdprocessor]

Nice tutorial, my GP 3xl is bricked , only shows qualcomn usb port ... any recommendation of a flash tool please?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

have you tried the MSM Download Tool? I know that this generally works (with EDL Mode) on devices with a Qualcomm SoC

[@thdprocessor]

@@ExplainingAndroid will try and give you feedback, Thanks

[@thdprocessor]

@@ExplainingAndroid and the fact is I can't find the filehose file anywhere, I only have the factory image from developpers

[@rodrigoguimaraesp6673]

My device seems to be corrupted but in the installation process it asks me to OEM unlock. But I don't have access to that. My device is from Verizon. What can I do?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

the best thing I can recommend is boot into Recovery Mode and then do a factory data reset

[@Ozandre]

Great video! 👍

[@ExplainingAndroid]

thanks so much, andre. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment on the channel (it means a lot)

[@iam_topg]

thanks mate it works life savior

[@ExplainingAndroid]

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[@SeaBlueJay]

is there a way to do this when my phone is locked? Can I use my computer to unlock it?

[@ICTechProductions]

Bricked Pixel 6 i guess ?

[@thiagoss3214]

Hello my friend, how are you? Does this same procedure work for the Pixel 7/Pro? I think your videos are amazing. Amazing job

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes. the process will be the same for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. just make sure you're selecting the firmware that matches your device

[@AbdouKaradja]

My pixel 6a keeps restarting when im not using it, does this unbricking method help ?

[@PazzoDrago]

Thanks for the help!

[@soscholtens3143]

This is sadly not working for me, because the flash tool lets me know i need to unlock OEM bootloader. Which i can't do because my phone is in bootloop due to android 14.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

have you tried repair mode?

[@adventurepromo]

Did you ever solve this? Any help would be appreciated. My phone just flashes the Google logo. I can't use the flash tool because the device is locked. I can't enable the unlock setting in the software because THE PHONE WON'T BOOT! Maddening.

[@adamsart7]

The same for me, Pixel 6a just stuck on Google logo without any reason. I can enter fast boot menu but even there the Factory Reset (wipe data) does not succeed. Tutorial shows how to flash the phone with unlocked bootloader, but how to unlock it when the device is bricked?

[@adamsart7]

What is the repair mode you mentioned?

[@deltaxsingh]

Very weird, I'm in the fastbook (bootloader) menu and the website does NOT pick up my device at all. When I enter the recovery menu of the device, it appears on the website but then the website tells me to allow USB debugging access, obviously that's not possible since it's bricked. What the heck. Update: Had to download the newer version of the Google USB Driver.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

was gonna say, that sounds like a USB driver/cable/port issue. thanks for updating and letting us know what the problem was If you're able to, please consider becoming a KZbin channel member here - www.youtube.com/@ExplainingAndroid/join Or joining my newly created Patreon page here - www.patreon.com/ExplainingAndroid

[@isme9458]

I bought my Pixel 6 Pro with rooted, and it seem flashing factory imges will get me back to original rom, but I check my pixel 6 pro IMEI which tell me model of the phone "Google Pixel 6 Pro Cloudy White AT&T" Carrier: AT&T USA. So which one should I select to Flash in Facetory Images?

[@auronkardek]

My screen won't turn on after flashing RisingOS. It's not a boot loop, I can't see anything, it doesn't react to power buttons. Tried everything, I beg you help

[@soraidacastano3846]

If my pixel 6 pro with Android had the white screen with google logo and won't start. What can I do it? Just wait to have solution

[@ExplainingAndroid]

have you been able to fix this issue yet?

[@benjamindzivenu525]

My pixel 6 auto restart 5 or 6 times in the day, if i do your turorial it will solve the auto-restart problem ?

[@jaymehta9356]

for security reasons you need OEM unlocking in order to flash your device

[@clarkieeee]

how to fix if its bootloader is not unlocked? my pixel 6 crashed after i update my device

[@ExplainingAndroid]

My first suggestion would be to try and boot into "recovery mode" and then from there, perform a factory data reset

[@callmeseags]

I unlocked my boot loader and the your device is corrupt message popped up. I am now stuck in a Google logo screen when it boots up and it goes no where.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I'm not aware of a bug that causes a bootloop from ONLY unlocking the bootloader. are you sure you hadn't installed/modded anything else with the phone? unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone. . .and it will display a warning message at boot about how the bootloader is unlocked (with the option to pause the boot cycle) but that's all it should do

[@callmeseags]

@@ExplainingAndroid I went through the entire root process and when it came time to turn on my phone, it got stuck on a Google logo screen and it won't start now.

[@n1rw4n]

@@callmeseags did you get your problem solved? i got same problem

[@XdekHckr]

what to do if my pixel have black screen and in device manager it says "pixel ROM recovery"???

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this sounds like EDL Mode. does this change if you press/hold the power button for 30-60 seconds?

[@XdekHckr]

@@ExplainingAndroid no, it just restarts (Pixel rom recovery disappears for a few seconds and is back again in device manager)

[@XdekHckr]

There is not even sign of charging when connecting phone. It happened after flashing with pixel flasher...

[@ninoreyvenfortes9149]

Btw this working in a locked state bootloader pixel 6?

[@showmensarker9817]

will unlocking bootloader will remove my esim?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

from what I've read, unlocking the bootloader does NOT erase or remove your esim

[@stephenodavid4112]

thank you very much you are the best

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're so kind, thanks for the comment :)

[@Photo_Vortex]

I have japan region pixel 6 pro, Can I flash globle rom using this method?

[@qqilm8054]

I don't know stock version. how to check it?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

stock version just means that it's the firmware that came with the phone (and that you haven't installed any root mods to it)

[@adamskibet9799]

my devices says on the flasher online that the device is unsupported. shamu

[@koolkool5918]

can i use this method for flashing rom in my unbrick device?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

not a custom ROM. but you can use it to flash the stock ROM/firmware on all Google Pixel phones

[@koolkool5918]

@@ExplainingAndroid tys for reply

[@TheFlare231]

My pixel 6 is locked and in a fastboot loop with reason : boot faillure. When i go to recovery the loop repeat and impossible to use flash pixel cause the oem is locked. Is There a way to unlock oem without going to setting ? Or I just hare à hardware probleme...

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you'll need to access the Settings in order to flip that toggle, sadly

[@TheFlare231]

@@ExplainingAndroid So guess I have to send it to repair hopefully he is on warranty, so locked smartphone fastboot loop = repair only ... thanks for you answer nice job !

[@AlexisPunch]

I'm in the same situation, My p7 just died in the morning, its brand new, not even rooted, and now its a brick, I don't know what to do

[@ohhyperr7]

Is it possible to lose your IMEI while doing this?

[@khaleequrrahman]

my phone is on qualcomm port only nothing shows

[@anguafanai2525]

It says i need to enable'OEM Unlocking'

[@ExplainingAndroid]

correct, the bootloader will need to be unlocked for this to work

[@justmemories9917]

is this delete all pictures and apps?

[@joelerhardt8109]

I am having trouble with this. It says "Check your device for a USB debugging prompt on the screen and allow access. If none try disconnecting and reconnecting it." My phone is soft bricked and have no way of turning the USB debugging on. Can someone help?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

are you able to boot into Fastboot Mode?

[@joseasilvaacosta8063]

Hello good day I bought a refurbished Google Pixel 6 phone on Amazon with the legend unlocked, I live in Mexico and when I put my sim card in it, it says that it is not compatible with the phone that I communicated to Verizon USA, how can I make it work in Mexico if I buy it? on amazon and they sell it as unlocked, how can i make it work with any sim or there is no solution and i return the phone thank you

[@fosterbbo]

I have a similar situation with an unlocked Verizon phone from Amazon Renewed. My question is, do I use an unlocked ROM or the Verizon ROM? I am not on Verizon.

[@obvikid5143]

Bro my phone rn looks like a phone from 2006 I’m scared it won’t go back

[@AlfonsoAvila-cu1dl]

How do i loock my bootloader

[@ExplainingAndroid]

this video will show you how to lock the bootloader - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpbaZKuAat56fc0

[@Tony2Guns]

didn't work for me :(

[@nunu883]

My phone is stuck on google screen. The thing is that I can't activate OEM for Android Flash Tool. Any idea? Thanks!

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I would try to boot into RECOVERY MODE and hten from htere do a FACTORY DATA RESET

[@nunu883]

@@ExplainingAndroid, I tried that but wipe data\factory reset it does not work. It gives me some errors. Thanks!