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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4a

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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 4a

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The Google Pixel 4a is a 2020 Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) with 6GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 5.8", OLED, HDR, 1080.0x2340.0 display and is available in Just Black, Barely Blue.

The Pixel 4a is equipped with a Li-Po 3140 mAh, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 143 g.

Hard resetting your Google Pixel 4a 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.

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All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

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Power off Google Pixel 4a

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Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears

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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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