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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 6

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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 6

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Google Pixel 6 is a 2021 Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Google Tensor (5 nm) with 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.4", AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, Stormy Black.

The Pixel 6 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4614 mAh, a 50 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 207 g.

Performing a soft restart on your Google Pixel 6 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 6: 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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