Pixel 3a XLResetting app preferences

Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to reset all of your apps to their factory defaults if you are having trouble with your device; personal information will not be deleted. This can be a step in troubleshooting.

Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to reset all of your apps to their factory defaults if you are having trouble with your device; personal information will not be deleted. This can be a step in troubleshooting.

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 Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
If you're having device performance issues, resetting your app preferences may help.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Drag down the Quick settings panel.
  3. 3 - Tap the Settings icon.
  4. 4 - Scroll to System.
  5. 5 - Tap System.
  6. 6 - Tap Advanced.
  7. 7 - Tap Reset options.
    • Note: Resetting your app preferences will reset all customized settings on your phone. Personal information will not be deleted.
  8. 8 - Tap Reset App preferences.
  9. 9 - Tap Reset apps.
  10. 10 - 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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