Google Pixel 7 (Pro): How to make a factory data reset (hardreset) with the buttons?

With this video, I will show you, how you can format (hardreset, factory data reset) the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. By the way, this works also for the Google Pixel 6a.
If you want to resell the phone or give it to someone else, please remove the google account first (Settings - Password & accounts - (tap here on your Google account) Remove account - Remove account - OK - Enter phone PIN, in case you have one) or disable the "Find my Device"-option (Just go on Settings - Security - Find My Device - Off it in the blue bar)
I have used a Google Pixel 7 for that video.
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[@FourEyedRaven88]

This was the clearest explanation I could find. Thank you!

[@ScoupeBuds]

very helpful and to the point. appreciate the google reminder

[@ayamaikarim]

Thank You Thank You, just this morning I forgot my new Pixel 7 Pro pin password assuming it was my old one which I am still using for my Pixel 6 Pro my daily phone. Excellent instruction steps to follow, appreciate your help

[@ilfr3ccia75]

Very useful . Particulary I used the same time like you on the video to press a couple of keys ( on/off + volume up ) to open menu' after I already on the recovery mode with the Android lying down in recovery mode . thanks

[@dorimarrosario9048]

This worked perfectly thank u ❤

[@MrXmef]

Lifesaver sir

[@normavaldez3906]

Thank you for a very precise and clear video

[@user-ex4ll7gp6s]

Thank you so much , this process helped me regain access to my phone and factory reset

[@stalepotatochip]

Thank you, my screen doesn't work (I cant see it), so I appreciate the step by step tutorial

[@BezBrandonB]

Very well done. Easy to follow along, especially with the transcript

[@jaskiratbamrah13]

Just a reminder , need to hold specific sec and release to move to boot menu when we press it for the second time , don't hold it continuously

[@TravelsWithLobo]

Thank you for the detailed instructions.

[@someguy4096]

for 1:16 I found it best to do a quick click of both up and power instead of a long hold.

[@derekmorin6680]

Great video - I followed along in real time.

[@dropsixteentvtv4149]

Thank you!

[@chrisobrien6026]

spot on with your details thank you

[@SergioInzunza]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@laluna5548]

Thank you!!!

[@ruff9931]

Fantastic video, Thank You!!!!

[@franciscourgilez840]

Well that worked fine 🙂 thanks man !!

[@borandell9915]

Wow! Cool, thanks.

[@jt_mallett_ii]

Thank you

[@freedomspeech1776]

Thank u!

[@huntsman9316]

Thanks a ton!

[@ManfredWitte]

Thank you so much😊

[@cesarpalacios7149]

Thank you so much

[@nulliusinverba7487]

My crappie pixel 7 pro suddenly stopped recognizing my password 🙄😡… this solved, in some way, the problem. Thanks!

[@speedracer1610]

Thanks

[@bed4dmc]

If you have a broken touch screen, is there a way to remove the Google account?

[@fernandocervantes7010]

Thank you I found a phone but it was so good I kept it for Mt gaming phone

[@pauleuc2212]

2 questions, Why do you have to sign out or your google account first? If your on Android 14, can you reset to Android 13? O jave 14 on pixel 7 but its buggy

[@silverrocket08]

My touchscreen is not responsive so I am unable to remove the old Google account .. how can I remove the old Google account without the touchscreen

[@abbyboyone]

Re: second part. I had to press the start button and volume up button together several times

[@michapeczek7649]

THX

[@AlanBates-y4x]

If it still don’t turn off what do I do

[@ju2500]

the second step (1:12) didn't work for me somehow. I kept trying a couple of times, sometimes also adding the volume down button. In the end, I arrived at the next step. -- Not sure exactly how. But if someone else also struggles: maybe keep trying! Good luck!

[@ju2500]

Also, the other video mentioned is called "Google Pixel Phones: How to remove the Google account from your phone?" -- I didn't see it in the description and spent a minute searching for it. 🙂

[@jasongerbrandt6742]

I got a pixel 7 phone it's stuck on demo mode it was a smoking deal I have suspicions that it might not be legit is there a way that I can turn the phone

[@hydrochronic5420]

I'm keep getting stuck on the white Google screen it will not go beyond that point

[@gohan9638]

It's asking me for the old password when it loads up which I forgot what can I do? Please and thanks

[@joyn3888]

Will this wipe out my Google account??

[@Almtyhalfbreed]

My screen cracked severely can't see to erase Google acct or these words. My screen is like someone put a bat to a flat-screen tv

[@allankaplan8841]

does this return the phone to out of the box new?

[@billynewman6508]

I need help

[@222masif]

Thanks

[@13slot28]

Thank you!