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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 8
How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 8 is a 2023 Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) with 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.2", OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak), 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint.
The Pixel 8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4575 mAh, a 50 MP, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR main camera, a 5 MP, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 187 g.
Hard resetting your Google Pixel 8 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.
Power off Google Pixel 8
Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot mode appears
Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power
If 'No command': hold Power then tap Volume Up
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power and confirm 'Factory reset'
Select 'Reboot system now'
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