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How to Force Restart the Device on Google Pixel 9 / 8
Follow these simple steps to force restart the device on your Google Pixel 9 / 8. Each step is one action โ nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Press and hold the power button for about 30 seconds.
- 2
The phone will vibrate and restart.
- 3
If that does not work, hold the power button and volume up button together for 10 seconds.
- 4
Wait for the Google logo to appear.
Helpful Tip
Pixel phones sometimes need a longer button hold than other phones.
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