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How to Factory Reset — Google Pixel

Factory ResetAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)

How to Factory Reset — Google Pixel

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Google Pixel is a 2016 Android 7.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) with 4GB and 128GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", AMOLED, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue.

The Pixel is equipped with a Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable, a 3 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 143 g.

Factory resetting your Google Pixel through the Settings menu is the easiest way to erase all personal data and restore the device to factory defaults. This method is ideal when the phone is still accessible and functional. All apps, contacts, photos and accounts will be permanently removed so ensure you have backed up everything important first.

All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

1

On your Google Pixel: open Settings

2

Tap 'Backup & reset'

3

Tap 'Factory data reset'

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Tap 'Reset device'

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Tap 'Erase everything'

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