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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4 XL
How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4 XL
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a 2019 Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) with 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.3", P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR, 1440.0x3040.0 display and is available in Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange.
The Pixel 4 XL is equipped with a Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 193 g.
Hard resetting your Google Pixel 4 XL 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 4 XL
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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