How to reset my Google smartphone to the factory default settings

Go to Mobility support

Step 1 of 9

Swipe up to view the apps.

Swipe up to view Apps.Swipe up to view Apps.

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Step 2 of 9

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

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Step 3 of 9

Scroll to and touch System.

Scroll to and touch System.Scroll to and touch System.

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Step 4 of 9

Touch Reset options.

Touch Reset options.Touch Reset options.

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Step 5 of 9

Touch Erase all data (factory reset).

Touch Erase all data (factory reset).Touch Erase all data (factory reset).

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Step 6 of 9

Read the warning, then scroll to and touch Erase all data.

Read the warning, then scroll to and touch Erase all data.Read the warning, then scroll to and touch Erase all data.

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Step 7 of 9

If youʼre prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch the Next icon.

If youʼre prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch the Next icon.If youʼre prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch the Next icon.

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Step 8 of 9

Touch Erase all data.

Touch Erase all data.Touch Erase all data.

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Step 9 of 9

The phone will reset and reboot.

The phone will reset and reboot.

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  1. Swipe up to view the apps.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Scroll to and touch System.
  4. Touch Reset options.
  5. Touch Erase all data (factory reset).
  6. Read the warning, then scroll to and touch Erase all data.
  7. If youʼre prompted for screen lock credentials, enter your PIN/password/pattern and touch the Next icon.
  8. Touch Erase all data.
  9. The phone will reset and reboot.
Applicable to:
Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a.