How to Reset Your Google Pixel 7

Smartphones are fantastic; they allow us to do a variety of things in a short period of time, and they've only become quicker and smarter over time. Having said that, they are still prone to slowing down at times, and there are situations when it may be necessary to reset your phone. In the case of the Google Pixel 7 (and other Pixel phones), you may want to reset your smartphone to give it a fresh start after updating to a new system update, or you may want to tamper with your device. Whatever the situation, we're here to assist you - let's get started!

Why Should You Perform a Phone Reset?

Resetting a smartphone typically enables it to start from scratch, with no extra third-party programmes or data to stifle its performance. There are also occasions when a fast restart is all that is required to recover from freezing, or when certain programmes or features suddenly cease operating correctly. In general, there are two methods for resetting an Android phone:

Restart/Reboot: This approach, sometimes known as a "soft reset," just turns your phone off and on again, enabling it to recover from freezing, app crashes, unexpected glitches, and other issues. It's similar to directing your gadget back to its beginning point in order to continue its journey with a new set of instructions.

Reset: This deletes everything on your phone, including applications, settings, data, images, and so on. It is also known as a "factory reset" or "hard reset." Backing up your data to your PC or online through cloud storage services is typically recommended.

How to Reset your Pixel 7

If you're dead bent on restoring your Pixel 7 to factory settings, or if you just need to refresh it after a severe app crash or a feature that's giving you the runaround, you may attempt the options listed below:

Press and hold your power button for a few seconds.

A menu should pop up on your screen with options for “Emergency,” “Lockdown,” “Power Off,” and “Restart.”

Select “Restart.”

Your Pixel 7 should then turn off, and automatically turn back on within the next few seconds.

Factory Reset

Factory resetting removes all bits of personal user data from your phone, so it’s advised that you should back-up your files to a PC or via cloud storage.

Open your “Settings” app.

Head down to “System” > “Reset Options.”

Tap on “Erase all Data (Factory Reset)”

Tap on “Erase all Data.”

Force Restart

If your Pixel 7 becomes stuck and you are unable to enter any settings menus, you may need to forcibly restart your phone.

Hold down the power button for a few seconds until the screen shuts off; it should then come back on automatically.