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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 9a
How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a is a 2025 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) with 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.3", P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak), 1080.0x2424.0 display and is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony.
The Pixel 9a is equipped with a Li-Po 5100 mAh, a 48 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 13 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 186 g.
Hard resetting your Google Pixel 9a 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 9a
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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