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Google Pixel 4a
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

2026-10-15 11:16:41.084

Google Pixel 4a
Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Reset your Pixel 4a to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step. Use this method if your device is unresponsive or you can't access the Settings menu.

Before you begin

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method should be performed.
Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™ account and all data including system data, app data and media.
For devices with Android™ Device Protection turned on, it's imperative Google sign-in credentials are known before completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:

Steps

  1. With the device powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     and the
    Volume down button
     until Fastboot mode (image of a triangle with an exclamation point) appears, then release.
  2. Select
    Recovery mode
     then wait for the device to restart.
    Use the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.
  3. If presented with an image of a broken Android with 'No Command':
    1. Press and hold the
      Power button
      .
    2. While continuing to hold the
      Power button
      , press and release the
      Volume up button
       then continue to hold the
      Power button
       until the Android Recovery mode screen appears.
  4. From the Android Recovery screen, select
    Wipe data/factory reset
    .
  5. Select
    Factory data reset
     then allow several minutes for the factory data reset process to complete.
  6. Select
    Reboot system now
    .
Activate / Set Up Device