How to enter Google Pixel XL Recovery Mode, Hard reset / Wipe, Bootloader Mode and Remove forgotten unlock Pattern.
Recovery Mode Google Pixel XL
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume Down Key, while pressing the key then press and release Power key
- Select Recovery and press Power key to confirm
- When android logo appears on the screen, press and hold Power key for a short while
- While pressing the power key then press Volume Up key and release
- Use Volume keys to select Menu
- Use Power key to Confirm
Bootloader Mode or ODIN Mode
- Turn off the device
- Press and hold Volume Down Key, while pressing the key then press and release Power key
- Now you should in the bootloader mode
Hard reset Google Pixel XL using External Keys ( remove your forgotten pattern unlock )
- In Recovery Mode, use Volume keys to select wipe data / factory reset
- Press Power key to confirm
- Use Volume keys to select Yes — delete all user data
- Press power key to confirm
- Use Volume keys to select Reboot system now
- Press power key to confirm
Hard reset using Settings Menu
- Turn on the device
- Select Apps
- Select Settings
- Select Backup and reset
- Select Factory data reset
- Select Reset device
- Select Erase Everything
Warning! If you perform a hard reset, make sure to back up important data. The data can not be recovered after perform a hard reset. If you forgot your unlock pattern, It will remove your forgotten pattern unlock.
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