How To Factory Reset Your Google Pixel

A factory reset is the last resort regarding software bugs as this will completely wipe the phone of all personal data and reinstall the phone’s operating system. Since factory resets will completely wipe your phone’s data, make sure you have a backup of your phone before attempting this.

It's important to note that a factory will remove all personal data from the phone, resulting in a clean "out of box" experience. Creating a backup of your phone before attempting any of the solutions below is recommended.

• To backup your phone, open your phone’s Settings app > Google Backup > Back up now.

Google has a repair tool that may not require a full reset. It’s worth checking out before needing to perform a full reset. This is available for Google Pixel 3 and newer.

• Plug your phone into the computer using a USB C cable and visit the Update and Software Repair tool website.

If your phone is still functioning enough to use, you can factory reset the phone in the Settings app.

1. To reset your Google Pixel, open the Settings app > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data.
2. You may need to provide your PIN. It will ask you to confirm by tapping Erase all data. If it prompts you, pick Restart when it's complete.
3. Finally, restore the backup by logging into your Google account.

1. To perform a factory reset, power off your phone by holding down the power button.
2. With the phone powered off, hold the power button. While holding power button, hold the volume down button.
3. You can release it when the screen shows “bootloader” or "Fastboot Mode".
   1. If you see "No Command" on the screen, hold the power button.
   2. While holding the power button, ''press the volume up button''.
   3. Release both buttons.
4. Navigate using the volume down button until you highlight "Recovery Mode". Use the power button to select.
5. Press the power button and volume up button at the same time. Navigate using the volume down button to select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”. Use the power button to select.
6. Press volume down to highlight “Yes” and use the power button to select.
7. This factory reset process will take some time to complete.
8. Finally, restore the backup by logging into your Google account.