Warning: the current fix for the Pixel phone storage issues isnt simple

Date:
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:29:16 +0000

Description:
Google has outlined a complicated workaround for the Pixel phone storage issues; here's our guide.

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Googles latest Play system update has been causing major problems for Pixel phone owners , with some taking to social media to complain about apps
failing to launch properly, files being inaccessible, and screenshots not saving properly. The best solution so far has been to factory reset your device, though this is a frustrating solution and could lead users to lose data they cant replace if they havent backed up their photos and files in a while.

Google has now acknowledged the issue in a Community forum post , saying the issue is most prevalent among Pixel phones with multiple user accounts and/or workprofiles. The community manager added that the team is working on a fix for the system update issue.

In the meantime, you could try a new workaround if you want to solve your phones issues now and (importantly) dont want to lose data. Youll just need a Windows, MacOS, or Linux computer, a USB-C cable to connect your phone to it and be happy to run some developer tools. The Google Pixel storage issue workaround

First, youll need to turn on Developer Options on your Pixel handset. Step
one of this is to find your phones Build Number; use the search bar in your Settings to locate it, then tap it seven times. As you tap youll see a pop-up saying, You are now X steps away from being a developer, with X dropping as you tap more. On the final press youll be asked to enter your pin and then youll be in Developer Mode.

This has enabled Developer Options in your Settings. Search for Developer Options and in this new menu, scroll down and toggle on USB debugging. Now
its time to grab that computer and USB-C cable. (Image credit: Future)

Connect your phone to your computer using the cable, and make sure FIle Transfer is enabled check your phone and if it says Charging this device via USB tap this to see other options and select File Transfer.

Next, go to the official Android SDK platform tools page and download the folder that matches your computers operating system (Windows, Linux, or Mac). Once thats done, go to the folder and unzip it. Now get ready for things to get technical and open your computers Command Prompt (Windows & Linux) or Terminal (Mac). Lets get coding

Within the Command Prompt or Terminal, youll need to first change your directory to the extracted SDK platform tools folder. To do this on the current line type cd then a space, then drag and drop the extracted folder into the Command Prompt / Terminal window this should input the file
location after your cd. Hit enter and youll have changed the working directory. Thats step one.

Now type adb devices (or ./adb devices on Mac) and hit enter. You should now see a list of devices; if your Pixel phone has Unauthorized next to it youll need to check it and allow USB debugging. Once youve tapped Allow retype adb devices (or ./adb devices) and hit enter again if its listed as device youre ready for the next step. (Image credit: Future | Google)

Lastly, input these two commands into Command Prompt / Terminal, hitting
enter after each one. The first is adb uninstall com.google.android.media.swcodec and the second is adb uninstall com.google.android.media. Remember on Mac to add ./ before the commands. Finishing touches

Thats all the coding (mostly) done its now time to disconnect your Pixel Phone and reboot it. On Pixel 5a and earlier models, hold down the power button until it restarts. On Pixel 6 and later models hold down the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time until it restarts.

Your phone should now work properly. If it doesnt you may need to contact the Pixel support team . The only thing left to do is reset your phone and computer settings.

In Command Prompt / Terminal type adb kill-server (or ./adb kill-server) and hit enter, and close the window. On your Phone go to Developer Options in
your Settings and toggle them off at the top of this menu.

And after all of that, youre done. You might also like Google is teasing a
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