Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: How to Factory Reset (Two Methods)

Resetting Your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

This guide details two methods for resetting your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Both methods will erase all data from your phone, so it is recommended to back up your data beforehand. The channel offers separate videos on how to create backups.

Method 1: Reset via Phone Settings

This method is recommended when you have access to your phone's interface.

• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings on your device.
• ⬇️ Scroll down and select the System option.
• 👆 Scroll down again to find Reset options.
• 🗑️ Choose Erase all data / factory reset.
• ▶️ Click the green Erase all data button to begin the reset process. The phone will restart and require setup.

Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode

This method is useful when you cannot access the phone's settings.

• 🔌 First, turn off your phone by holding the volume up and power buttons, then selecting power off.
• ✊ With the device off, simultaneously hold the power button and volume down button until you enter fast boot mode.
• ⬆️ Use the volume buttons to navigate and select Recovery mode, then confirm with the power button.
• 🤖 When the Android logo appears with "No command," hold the power button and briefly press the volume up button, then release both.
• 👆 In recovery mode, use the volume buttons to select wipe data/factory reset and confirm with the power button.
• ✅ Select factory data reset and confirm again. You will see a "Data wipe complete" message.
• 🔄 Finally, select reboot system now and confirm with the power button. The phone will restart and require setup.