Factory Resetting a Google Pixel 5 is easy to do and is done to delete all the data on the phone.
Since all the data will be deleted, including phone numbers and text, be sure to back up anything needed before a reset.
Factory resetting a smartphone is usually done before selling it to scrub all the information and have it in the same state as when it was bought.
What is a Google Pixel 5 Soft Factory Reset?
There are two ways to reset a Pixel 5 from the phone settings called a soft reset or with the phone’s buttons which is called a hard reset.
A hard reset is often done when the password to the phone is lost and needs to be reset.
Read here for how to do a Pixel 5 hard reset.
A soft reset also clears all the phone’s data but is done from the smartphone’s settings.
Soft resets are usually the easiest to do with a hard reset, usually only done when a phone malfunction or a password is lost.
Below are the steps to do a soft reset on a Google Pixel 5 Android smartphone.
How to Soft Factory Reset the Google Pixel 5 Phone
- If there is a password, login into the phone.
- Go to Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and select the gear icon at the top right side.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select System.
- Select Advanced.
- Select Reset Options.
- Select Erase All Data.
- Select Erase All Data again on the bottom right side of the screen.
Summary
Factory resetting any smartphone, such as the Google Pixel 5, is quick and easy and can help clear errors and other benefits.
If the phone is having an error or not working correctly, often a reset will fix the issue.
Deleting all the data on the phone is also a very good idea when selling it or giving it away.
Keep in mind all the data will be gone for good, so be sure to have a copy or backup of any needed files.
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