The issue has popped up across Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a as well, but no newer Pixel models. The underlying cause here seems to be updates, but it’s hard to know which update is the cause.

In a silent update to its support page detailing Pixel updates, Google has confirmed that Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 generations will get a total of five years of Android OS updates. Google says: These ...

The Pixel 6 series, released in late 2021, is approaching the typical upgrade cycle for many original buyers, and issues with the factory reset process have become significantly more impactful.

However, today, Google quietly updated its support page to show that the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will now get an additional two years of updates!