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How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel

Recovery ModeAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)

How to Recovery Mode — Google Pixel

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 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.

Recovery Mode on the Google Pixel is a special bootable partition that operates independently from the main Android system. It allows you to perform advanced operations including cache wipes, factory resets, and software repairs even when the phone cannot boot normally. Access it carefully as some options will erase all data.

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Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.

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Power off Google Pixel

2

Hold Volume Down + Power until Fastboot appears

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Navigate to 'Recovery mode' — press Power

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If 'No command': hold Power, tap Volume Up

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Navigate with Volume, confirm with Power

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To exit: select 'Reboot system now'

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