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How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel
How to Hard Reset — Google Pixel
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.
Hard resetting your Google Pixel 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
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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