The Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL
is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by Google
having that perfect: display, RAM, ROM, runs Android OS 9.0 Pie, has long
lasting battery capacity, connectivity, multiple audio and video playing
format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your Pixel 4,
Pixel 4 XL then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone
specs? You will find full specifications of Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL here.

Users of Android smartphones like Google Pixel 4,
Pixel 4 XL mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or
probably when they want to hand to the Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL or related
device to someone else as a gift. But just before you proceed with your device
reset do ensure you go through our quick fixing guide for camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube or other issues that might be the reason you want to hard or soft reset Google Pixel 4,
Pixel 4 XL.

Just
before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Google Pixel 4,
Pixel 4 XL. Do a backup of your personal data:

·        
Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Google Pixel
4, Pixel 4 XL
following our guide here with
data or Wi-Fi connection.

·        
You can
also backup your Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL offline – without internet connection following the steps
provided here.

·        
If the
issue is password related. Be sure to check our tutorial on how to unlock forgotten Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL
password without losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Google Pixel 4, Pixel
4 XL:

Step 1: You might want
to backup data because the reset will set your Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL back
to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL is charged to a minimum of 50% before you proceed.

Step 3: Hold down the
volume up (or volume down) key and power button simultaneously for thirty (30)
seconds or until the “Android or Google Logo” shows up.

Step 4: Use to volume
key to Select “Wipe data/factory data reset”.

Step 5: Sit back and
watch your wipe and after reset select “Reboot system now” and use the power
button to accept.

Here is how to soft/factory reset Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4
XL:

This option requires
that the device must be in a good working condition which will enable to access
the settings and do the reset.

Turn on the Google Pixel
4, Pixel 4 XL if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone”
option

That’s all, your Google Pixel
4, Pixel 4 XL will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4
XL by THEUPSPOT is mainly for education purpose and we are in no way
responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your
device warranty void. So, we strongly recommend you first of all try
to locate your phone’s support centre where the issue(s) might be fixed free or
low cost. Although, this guide here is a do it yourself (DIY) free tutorial.