The only effective way to fix a Pixel device that keeps on shutting off on its own is by doing a factory reset. Factory reset works by erasing personal data and reverting all software settings back to their defaults so if you didn’t create a backup of your device before the issue occured, you’re out of luck.
Factory Reset Pixel or Pixel XL The first method you should try to fix the Google Pixel or Pixel XL that randomly keeps turning off is to factory reset the smartphone. The following is a guide on how to factory reset the Pixel or Pixel XL.
This begs the inquiry “Why is my google pixel restarting?”
A common reason that the Pixel or Pixel XL keeps restarting or rebooting itself is because of a new firmware update has been installed. In this situation, we recommend performing a factory reset on the Google Pixel or Pixel XL.
1 Charge your phone and see if it still reboots on its own Random reboots may be caused by a failing battery. 2 Try to reboot your Pixel phone in safe mode and observe It still doesn’t fix the issue but will give you an insight whether one or some of 3 Perform the master reset on your Google Pixel.
However, if the phone is still rebooting even if it already has a stable power source, then you must continue your troubleshooting. It still doesn’t fix the issue but will give you an insight whether one or some of your third-party apps is causing your Pixel to restart randomly without any intervention from you.
Why won’t my Pixel 2 turn off on its own?
If your Pixel 2 boots to it fine and won’t shut down on its own, that’s an indication that one of your apps is to blame for the trouble. Since safe mode won’t pinpoint the exact problematic app for you, it’s up to you to figure it out.
How do I clear the cache on my Google Pixel?
Clear cache on Google Pixel or Pixel XL After you factory reset the Pixel or Pixel XL, it’s recommended to wipe the cache partition of the smartphone (Learn how to clear the Pixel or Pixel XL cache). Turn the Pixel or Pixel XL off and then press and hold the Power, Volume up, and Home buttons together.
To reset your Google Pixel to its factory settings, follow these steps: Open the Settings app. If you have a saved password, you’ll be prompted to enter it here.
How do I restore my data on a Pixel phone?
Learn how to restore your data on a Pixel phone. If you’ve already uninstalled all suspected apps but your phone is still rebooting on its own, then you have no other choice but to do the Master Reset. This will delete all your files, apps, data, photos, videos, etc. so make sure you back them up before following the steps below.