Google Pixel 9a: How to Perform a Hard Reset via Settings

Preparing for the Reset

• 💡 Before starting, navigate to Settings and ensure you are logged out of all accounts, especially Google accounts.
• 🔑 To remove a Google account, go to Google > Manage accounts on this device, select your account, and tap Remove account.
• ⚠️ This step is crucial to prevent the phone from requiring your previous Google account password after the reset.

Initiating the Hard Reset

• ⚙️ After logging out of accounts, scroll down to System and then select Reset options.
• 🗑️ Choose Erase all data to begin the factory reset process.
• 🌐 You may have the option to erase eSIMs; decide whether to toggle this based on your needs.

Completing the Reset

• 🔒 You will be prompted to enter your current PIN to confirm the action.
• ✅ A final confirmation screen will appear; tap Erase all data to proceed.
• ⏳ The phone will then restart and undergo a hard reset, returning it to its initial setup configuration.
• 🔗 A separate tutorial is available for guidance through the initial setup process.