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How to Soft Reset — Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013)

Soft ResetAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

How to Soft Reset — Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013)

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) is a 2013 Android 4.3 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with 2GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 7.0", LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1200.0x1920.0 display and is available in Black.

The Google Nexus 7 (2013) is equipped with a Li-Ion 3950 mAh, non-removable, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 2 MP front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 290 g.

Performing a soft restart on your Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.

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Does not erase any data. Always try this first.

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On your Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013): hold Power for 2 seconds

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Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu

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Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete

4

Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black

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Device reboots automatically — no data is lost

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