Pixel Bootlooping after Android 16 QRP2 Beta 1 Update: How to Fix

The latest QPR2 beta update has brought in quite a few goodies to the table, including the likes of Expanded Dark Theme and Auto Theme Dark Icons. Unfortunately, not everyone has been able to get their hands on these features. A bunch of users who have installed the Android 16 QRP2 Beta 1 Update have reported that their Pixel device went into a bootloop [ 1 , 2 , 3 ].

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Others have said that they got stuck in the Android Recovery [not the stock one] with the warning stating that “ Cannot Load Android System. Your Data may be corrupt. ” And for those who did manage to boot to the OS, things became even more interesting. According to them, the stats have gone completely out of the window.

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For instance, it is showing that the OS is taking close to 115GB of RAM, for a device that has only 16GB! Anyways, on a serious note now, let’s make you aware of a couple of handy workarounds that should help you rectify this issue. So without further ado, let’s get started.

  • Fix Pixel Bootlooping after Android 16 QRP2 Beta 1 Update FIX 1: Format Data FIX 2: Flash Factory Image

Fix Pixel Bootlooping after Android 16 QRP2 Beta 1 Update

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Both the methods given below will wipe off all the data from your device [well, these risks are always there when installing a Beta update]. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device, and data by performing the below steps.

FIX 1: Format Data

If you are stuck in the Android Recovery screen or in Fastboot Mode, then you “might” be able to fix the bootloop by doing a format, as explained below. We used the word “might” instead of “should” because we saw a few cases wherein even doing a format didn’t work out. So in such cases, you’ll be left with no choice but to opt for the second fix, if possible.

From Fastboot Mode:

  1. Download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
  2. Next up, open Command Prompt inside the platform-tools folder.
  3. Now type the below command in the CMD window to do a reset: fastboot -w
  4. Finally, type in the below command to boot your device to the OS: fastboot reboot

From Recovery:

Use the Volume Key to highlight Factory Data Reset and press the power key to confirm.

FIX 2: Flash Factory Image

Flashing the factory image will definitely fix this issue; however, it comes with a catch- the bootloader on your device should be unlocked or atleast the OEM Unlocking should be enabled. If that’s not the case, then unfortunately, this method will not work [this is because you cannot enable OEM Unlocking without accessing the OS, and you cannot ‘flash’ any file on a locked bootloader]. On the other hand, if you have checked the requirement, then refer to the below steps to flash the firmware [make sure to flash Android 16 stable build].

  • Unlock the bootloader on your Pixel [if you haven’t done so yet and the OEM Unlocking is enabled].

  • Flash Android 16 stable via Android Flash Tool OR

  • Flash Android 16 stable via Factory Image

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