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How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel 4a

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How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel 4a

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 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.

Recovery Mode on the Google Pixel 4a is a special bootable partition that operates independently from the main Android system. It allows you to perform advanced operations including cache wipes, factory resets, and software repairs even when the phone cannot boot normally. Access it carefully as some options will erase all data.

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Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.

1

Power off Google Pixel 4a

2

Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot appears

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Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

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

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Navigate with Volume, confirm with Power

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To exit: select 'Reboot system now'

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