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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4a 5G

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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4a 5G

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a 2020 Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) with 6GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.2", OLED, HDR, 1080.0x2340.0 display and is available in Just Black, Clearly White.

The Pixel 4a 5G is equipped with a Li-Po 3885 mAh, a 2 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 168 g.

Hard resetting your Google Pixel 4a 5G 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.

1

Power off Google Pixel 4a 5G

2

Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears

3

Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

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If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up

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Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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