How to Hard or Soft Reset Google Pixel 4a
| |The is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by Google Pixel 4a having that perfect: 5.81 inches, 83.2 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, 128GB 6GB RAM , runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, has long-lasting battery capacity, connectivity, multiple audio and video playing format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your then this is a DIY guide for you.
Need to go through the phone specs? You will find the full specifications of Google Pixel 4a here.
Users of Android smartphones like Google Pixel 4a mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the Google Pixel 4a or related device to someone else as a gift. But just before you proceed with your device reset do ensure you go through our quick fixing guide for camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube or other issues that might be the reason you want to hard or soft reset Google Pixel 4a .
Just before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Google Pixel 4a . Do a backup of your personal data:
- Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Google Pixel 4a following our guide here with data or Wi-Fi connection.
- You can also backup your Google Pixel 4a offline – without internet connection following the steps provided here.
- If the issue is password related. Be sure to check our tutorial on how to unlock a forgotten password without losing your data.
Here are steps on how to hard reset Google Pixel 4a :
Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your Google Pixel 4a back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.
Step 2: Ensure that your Google Pixel 4a is charged to a minimum of 50% before you proceed.
Step 3: Hold down the volume up (or volume down) key and power button simultaneously for thirty (30) seconds or until the “Android or Google Pixel 4a Logo” shows up.
Step 4: Use to volume key to Select “Wipe data/factory data reset”.
Step 5: Sit back and watch your wipe and after reset select “Reboot system now” and use the power button to accept.
Here is how to soft/factory reset Google Pixel 4a :
This option requires that the device must be in good working condition which will enable to access the settings and do the reset.
Turn on the Google Pixel 4a if switched off.
Go to Settings
Backup & Reset menu.
Factory data reset.
Press the “Reset phone” option
That’s all, your Google Pixel 4a will erase everything in it and boot afresh.
Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Google Pixel 4a by THEUPSPOT is mainly for educational purposes and we are in no way responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your device warranty void. So, we strongly recommend you first of all try to locate your phone’s support center where the issue(s) might be fixed free or low cost. Although, this guide here is a do it yourself (DIY) free tutorial.