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Google Pixel 6 Pro

Android 12.0
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Restore factory default settings

If your phone gets slow or doesn't work as it usually does, it may help to restore the factory default settings. All settings and configurations you've made on your phone are deleted.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press System.
Press Reset options.
Press Erase all data (factory reset).
Press Erase all data.
Press Erase all data. Wait a moment while the factory default settings are restored. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your phone and prepare it for use.
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    Find "Erase all data (factory reset)"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press System.
    • Press Reset options.
    • Press Erase all data (factory reset).
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    Restore factory default settings
    • Press Erase all data.
    • Press Erase all data. Wait a moment while the factory default settings are restored. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your phone and prepare it for use.