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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel Fold
How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel Fold is a 2023 Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) with 12GB and 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 7.6", Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak), 1840.0x2208.0 display and is available in Porcelain, Obsidian.
The Pixel Fold is equipped with a Li-Po 4821 mAh, a 48 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR main camera, a 8 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 283 g.
Performing a soft restart on your Google Pixel Fold 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.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Google Pixel Fold: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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