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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 3a
How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 3a
The Google Pixel 3a is a 2019 Android 9.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) with 4GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.6", OLED, 1080.0x2220.0 display and is available in Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish.
The Pixel 3a is equipped with a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 147 g.
Hard resetting your Google Pixel 3a via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off Google Pixel 3a
Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears
Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power
If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'
Select 'Reboot system now'
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