My Pixel 8 Pro Bricked-Here's Why You Should Be Concerned
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A user reports their Pixel 8 Pro became bricked, raising concerns about the device's security model and hardware reliability, with a commenter suggesting a potential fix and discussing the security implications.
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I suggest you look into reflowing the security chip. Chances are that it's a solder failure, rather than something more difficult like electromigration or something inside the chip.