Google Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL <\/div><\/span> Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)<\/div><\/h1>

Reset your Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL to factory settings as a final troubleshooting step. Use this method if your device is unresponsive or you can\x27t access the Settings menu.<\/div><\/div>

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

If the device is responsive and can be powered on, the preferred reset method<\/a> should be performed. <\/div><\/div>

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

For devices with Android™ Device Protection<\/a> turned on, it\x27s imperative Google sign\u002Din credentials are known before completing a factory reset with the device powered off. If credentials are unknown, do one of the following:

Try to sign in with any Google account previously used on the device.<\/div><\/li>

Reset the password via the https:\/\/www.google.com\/accounts\/recovery<\/a> website.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

If a pattern, PIN, etc. is or has ever been set up on the device, Google account sign\u002Din<\/a> is required during initial setup. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

With the device powered off, press and hold the
Power button<\/div><\/span> and
Volume down button<\/div><\/span> until Fastboot mode (image of a triangle with an exclamation point) appears, then release.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
If presented with an image of a broken Android and \x27No command\x27:<\/div><\/span>
Press and hold the
Power button<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
While holding the
Power button<\/div><\/span> press the
Volume up button<\/div><\/span> then release both buttons.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div><\/li>
Select
Recovery mode<\/div><\/span> then wait for the screen to flash and the device to restart.<\/div><\/span>
Use the Volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the Power button to select.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
From the Android Recovery screen, select
Wipe data\/factory reset<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Select
Factory data reset<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Select
Reboot system now<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>