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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel

Soft ResetAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)

How to Soft 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.

Performing a soft restart on your Google Pixel 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.

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Does not erase any data. Always try this first.

1

On your Google Pixel: hold Power for 2 seconds

2

Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu

3

Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete

4

Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black

5

Device reboots automatically — no data is lost

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