How to factory reset a Google Pixel (Android 17)

Device

Android

Shown on

Google Pixel 10a, Android 17 (build CP3A.260905.009)

App

Settings

Path

Settings › System › Reset options › Erase all data (factory reset) › Erase all data

Real screenshots

3 of 3 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Reset options

   Back up first: how to back up a Google Pixel. Then go to Settings, System, Reset options. Erase all data (factory reset) is the last row.

   Done

2. 

   Read what is erased

   The page lists your Google Account, system and app data and settings, downloaded apps, music, photos and other user data, and shows which account you are signed in to.

   Done

3. 

   Tap Erase all data

   Decide whether to tick Erase eSIMs (it doesn't cancel your plan). Tap Erase all data and follow the steps.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Only want to fix connections? Reset options also has Reset mobile network settings and Reset Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which keep your data.
• Erase eSIMs? Ticking it removes downloaded eSIMs. The page says your mobile plan is not cancelled.

If this does not work

• Asked for a Google Account after the reset? Google says you need the account that was on the phone to set it up again. Source: Reset your Android device to factory settings
• Phone frozen? Restart it first: how to turn off or restart a Google Pixel.

About this guide

A factory reset erases everything on the phone and can't be undone.

The screenshots are from our Google Pixel 10a with Android 17 (build CP3A.260905.009), in Dark mode. We opened the page and stopped there. Our account is blurred.

Good to know

Turn on backup before you reset: how to back up a Google Pixel.

In short: Back up. Settings, System, Reset options, Erase all data (factory reset), Erase all data.