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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 4

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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 4

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Google Pixel 4 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 5.7", P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR, 1080.0x2280.0 display and is available in Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange.

The Pixel 4 is equipped with a Li-Po 2800 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 162 g.

Performing a soft restart on your Google Pixel 4 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.

1

On your Google Pixel 4: hold Power for 2 seconds

2

Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu

3

Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete

4

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

5

Device reboots automatically — no data is lost

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