Hello i have a similar problem to what user biomech had here: Failed to install e/os, bootloop on Pixel 8 i bought a refurbished Pixel 8 reset an android 14 when it arrived. I used the web installer and as instructed updated to the newest available Android version 16, not knowing that this would g…

the /e/ “official” build (bootloader re-lockable) include android 15 needed firmware parts. /e/OS official shiba download if you prefer (or need) an android 16 based, so the /e/ “community” build (bootloader not re-lockable) is available, /e/OS community shiba download installation is done by a …

Pixel 8 Android 16 Failed Web Installer

Community Web Installer

piero June 25, 2026, 2:13pm 2

Helo @legion, Welcome to the /e/ users forum.