Is your Google Pixel stuck in an app and is frozen due to some bug? Then we can do a Soft Reset a.k.a Force Restart, Reboot on your Pixel to make it usable again without erasing any data.
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In this tutorial, we will learn how to Soft Reset Google Pixel using hardware buttons when you are stuck in an app, and when your pixel devices is hanging or overheating.
How To Soft Reset Google Pixel
- First, Press and Hold the Power or Lock button for 5 seconds, this will show the Shutdown, Reboot option if your Pixel is not fully stuck. Click on Reboot
- If not continue holding down the power button for 10 seconds until your Pixel restarts automatically.
- Or if your Pixel device is switched off to do a soft reset without deleting any data, press the Power and Volume Down button together at the same time if Pressing only the power button is not working.
- Now your pixel device will soft restart and your device will be usable again.
That’s it, you have completed the Google Pixel Soft Reset or Force Restart or Reboot procedure. Leave your comments below and share this tutorial on social media.
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