In this guide, we will make you aware of a couple of methods that might help you fix the random reboot and crashing issue with the Pixel 8 Pro. The newest addition to the Pixel family beholds a slew of intriguing goodies in its arsenal. With the likes of a new Tensor G3 chipset, an improved camera, nifty AI integration, and 7 years of OS upgrades, there’s a lot to look forward to. Unfortunately, it seems to have taken a page or two from the books of its predecessor as well.
This is because the device has already been bugged with quite a lot of issues. Among them, the most concerning and infuriating one is the random reboot and cashing issue that many Pixel 8 Pro users are facing. It doesn’t matter which app or settings they are interacting with, the device undergoes a reboot all of a sudden or tends to crash and takes them back to the home screen. And this behavior is emulated numerous times throughout the day. if you are also getting bugged by this problem, then this guide will help you out. Follow along.
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Pixel 8 Pro Random Reboot and Crashing
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Sideload the Firmware
Your first course of action should be to reflash the same firmware that is installed on your device. This process doesn’t require an unlocked bootloader and will not wipe off any data, but still, please take a backup, just to be on the safer side, and then refer to our guide on How to Install Firmware via ADB Sideload on Pixel 8/Pro.
FIX 2: Factory Reset Device
Next up, you should consider factory resetting the device to its default state. This will remove all the corrupt data and configuration settings and might rectify the issue that we are currently dealing with. So let’s give it a try using the below-given steps and check out the results [the process will wipe off all the data. so take a backup beforehand].
- Head over to Settings > System > Reset Options.
- Then select Erase All (Factory Reset) > Erase All.
- Now wait for the reset to complete (could take a while).
- Check if it fixes the random reboot and crashing on Pixel 8 Pro.
FIX 3: Install Android 14 Beta
You could also consider switching over to the beta builds of Android 14. They receive updates at a much faster rate and the issues that are present in stable builds might not necessarily be there in the beta builds and would have already been rectified. So if you are planning to take a jump, then just head over to this site and opt for your device to receive Android 14 Beta updates. However, do note that whenever you plan to switch back to stable, you will have to reset your device.
That’s it. These were the various methods that might help you fix the Pixel 8Pro random reboot and crashing issue. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
