Pixel 5Performing a factory reset

A factory reset will erase all data from your device and is irreversible. This is good to do if you are going to trade in or sell your device. It will wipe all of your personal information from the device.

A factory reset will erase all data from your device and is irreversible. This is good to do if you are going to trade in or sell your device. It will wipe all of your personal information from the device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Settings app, scroll to System.
  1. 1 - From the Settings app, scroll to System.
  2. 2 - Tap System.
  3. 3 - Tap Reset options.
  4. 4 - Tap Erase all data (factory reset).
    • Note: Before you proceed, make sure to back up all photos, videos, and data you'd like to keep. When you factory reset your device, all your files will be deleted.
  5. 5 - Tap Erase all data.
  6. 6 - Tap Erase all data again.
  7. 7 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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