How To Factory Reset Your Google Pixel Phone

Factory Reset Your Google Pixel Phone

There are a bunch of means you can factory reset your Google Pixel phone. These include using the Settings app, Recovery mode, Find My app, Android Flash Tool, and Pixel Repair Tool.

Method 1: Factory Reset a Pixel Using Settings App

The easiest way to factory reset your Google Pixel is from Settings. This method can be used if the phone is still usable and the settings app is accessible.
Once done, your Pixel should reboot into a fresh factory state.

Method 2: Factory Reset When Your Pixel Phone Won’t Turn On

If your Pixel is stuck in a boot loop or simply won’t boot, you cannot access the Factory Reset options from settings. However, you can still force a factory reset on a Pixel or any Android device using recovery. All you need to do is:

Method 3: Factory Reset Your Pixel Phone When It’s Lost

Pixels are now more theft-proof thanks to features like Theft detection lock and Remote lock, which Google added last year. If your Pixel is lost, and you need to ensure your data doesn’t get into the wrong hands, you can remotely lock and Factory Reset your Pixel device with ease using the Google Find My Device app.

Method 4: Factory Reset Using Android Flash Tool

The Android Flash Tool is a nifty tool that can be used to factory reset your phone. You can flash the latest build of Android for your Pixel and the tool will factory reset the device. It’s a good option when you’re facing bugs or other issues in your Pixel device.
The process of flashing your Pixel phone is similar to the method detailed in our install Android 16 guide. The only difference is, you need to choose the latest stable Android version for your Pixel device and the Android Flash Tool will handle the rest.

Method 5: Factory Reset Using Pixel Repair Tool

The Pixel repair tool is another one of Google’s handy tools that can factory reset your Pixel with ease. It’s made for general users who are facing issues with their Pixels and want to factory reset them. Here’s how to use it to factory reset your Pixel phone.
By the end, your Pixel phone should be back to factory settings. And those were all the ways to factory reset a Pixel phone. The first few methods are extremely easy whereas the last few require basic knowledge of Android flashing. Still, all of them should help you solve issues with your Pixel phones.
What are your thoughts on the overall Pixel experience? How often do you end up resetting your device due to issues? Let us know in the comments.