Pixel 11 Pro Bricks After 5 Days, Trapped in Setup Shutdown Loop
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Updated · Android Authority · Aug 24
Pixel 11 Pro Bricks After 5 Days, Trapped in Setup Shutdown Loop
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Aug 24
Summary
Five days after purchase, a Pixel 11 Pro became unusable after a factory reset, repeatedly powering off every few seconds during setup and never staying on long enough to finish onboarding.
Safe mode, Google’s standard restart troubleshooting, and a manual OTA sideload via ADB all failed to stop the shutdown loop; the only clue was an intermittent overheating warning despite an 18C room.
Reddit and Google Support forum posts describe similar Pixel 11 shutdowns, setup failures and unusual warmth, suggesting the case may extend beyond a single defective unit even if the cause remains unclear.
Google appears to be swapping some affected devices, but with no confirmed explanation yet, the report says current owners should seek replacements and prospective buyers may want to wait.