How to factory reset the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
You don’t need to reset your phone all that often, but you may find yourself in situations where a hard reset of the phone is the only option. It could be due to a technical issue or you just want to reset your phone before trading it in for a new one. Whatever the case, you will want to know how to reset your phone. As with many other Android phones, there is only one way to reset the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. If you’ve never reset your phone before and aren’t sure how to do it, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we will walk you through the guide step by step and tell you how to reset Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Warning: A factory reset will erase all data from your device. So make sure you have backed up all your data. This includes saved accounts, apps, app data, documents, and more.
If you are not familiar with the steps to create a backup of your data, check out our in-depth guide on how to backup an Android phone. Once done, you can follow the steps below to factory reset your Google Pixel 7.
Factory reset your Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
Note: We’re using a Pixel 7 to show you how to reset in this article, but the same steps can be used for the Pixel 7 Pro as they both share the same software and interface.
- The first thing you have to do is navigate settings page on your Pixel 7. The easiest way to do this is to swipe down twice from the home screen to expand the quick settings page and select the settings cog.
- Once in, just scroll all the way down to the bottom of the settings Page to find an option with the name system. This is where you will find many of your system settings.
- Now look for the reset options at the bottom of the page and select it to expand all your phone reset options.
- Choose on this page Erase all data (factory reset) to initiate the factory reset process. You will now be taken to a new page with a brief summary of everything you wish to erase from your device.
- Once you’ve checked all the information, scroll all the way down to see one Delete all data Button. Just select it to erase all your data and factory reset your Google Pixel 7.
If you have followed all the steps properly, your Google Pixel 7 will now reboot to factory settings. Your device may restart multiple times during the reset, so keep that in mind. Once the whole process is complete, your device will restart in the setup wizard.
As mentioned before, resetting your phone to factory settings will erase everything from your device. However, this isn’t the only reset option available to you on your Pixel 7. You can also just reset your network settings or app settings without losing all data. You can find these options in the reset options page, so make sure you pick the right one.
The Google Pixel 7 offers an excellent main camera, second-generation Google silicon and a unique and premium build quality for an excellent flagship package.
The higher-end Pixel 7 Pro has a better display, higher resolution and refresh rate, a bigger battery, and an extra telephoto lens on the back.
If you’re thinking of selling your Pixel 7, we strongly recommend that you visit our best deals page so you can find the best price for it online and advertise your price appropriately to potential buyers. However, if you use a reboot to freshen up your device, you might also want to pick one of the best cases to treat it like a brand new phone.