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Google Pixel 8a <\/div><\/span> Factory Data Reset (Powered On)<\/div><\/h1>

Reset your Pixel 8a to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step, or an easy way to erase your data if you\x27re upgrading or trading your device in.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

An alternate reset method<\/a> is available if the device is unresponsive or won\x27t power on.<\/div><\/div>

If troubleshooting third\u002Dparty apps, don\x27t restore app data.<\/div><\/div>

Perform a factory data reset only if necessary as it removes your Google™<\/span> account and all data including system data, app data and media<\/a>.

Music, pictures and videos<\/a> can be backed up to a computer.<\/div><\/li>

Personal data (e.g. Wi\u002DFi passwords, browser bookmarks, etc.) can be backed up to Google\x27s servers<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

Open the
Settings app<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Navigate:
System<\/div><\/span>
Reset options<\/div><\/span>
Erase all data (factory reset)<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Erase all data<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To confirm, tap
Erase all data<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>