How to Hard Reset Google Pixel 10 Pro Using Recovery Mode

Performing a Hard Reset on Google Pixel 10 Pro

• 💡 This guide demonstrates how to perform a hard reset on a Google Pixel 10 Pro using recovery mode.
• ⚠️ A hard reset can remove screen locks and troubleshoot issues by restoring the device to factory settings.
• 📌 Important: If a Google account is signed in, you will need to verify it after the reset, or you will be unable to complete the setup.

Steps to Enter Recovery Mode

• ⚡ First, power off your Google Pixel 10 Pro completely.
• 🚀 Next, simultaneously hold the power button and volume down button to enter the bootloader.
• ⚙️ Use the volume buttons to navigate to 'Recovery Mode' and press the power button to select it.

Executing the Factory Data Reset

• ⚠️ When the 'Android with no command' screen appears, hold the power button and press the volume up button once to enter recovery mode.
• 🎯 Within recovery mode, use the volume buttons to navigate to 'wipe data/factory reset' and confirm with the power button.
• ✅ Select 'factory data reset' to confirm the action. The device will then format data.

Rebooting and Setup

• 🔄 Once the data formatting is complete, 'reboot system now' will be selected by default. Press the power button to restart your device.
• ⏳ The reset process will continue in the background and may take about a minute to finish.
• 🔑 After the reboot, you will need to go through the standard Android setup process, including verifying your Google account if one was previously linked.