Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL are the flagship devices from the search engine giant. Given the solid brand name, there is no reason to doubt the ability of performance. But wait! The two smart phones have their own share of defects. Yes, users have already registered autocorrect issue on Pixel devices. And here comes another one: the devices get frozen. So how to reboot frozen Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL?
The new device, Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, acts funny and becomes unresponsive. Like its competitors iPhone, the latest Google Pixel phones are water-resistant, and therefore, there is no question of removing battery to reboot a frozen Pixel. Normally, a simple reset or reboot manages to get good results; but not always. Users have noted that their Pixel devices have stopped responding all of a sudden. Follow the method and you can successfully restart your frozen Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL.
How to Reboot Frozen Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Like most other leading smart phones, Google’s phones do not give you any notification of the issue. While you interact with the phone, it doesn’t respond and thus, you get to know that your Pixel 2 has become unresponsive. In this situation, you need to follow quick button combination to reset or reboot your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Step #1: Take your Pixel device in your hands and press and hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously (for 7-8 seconds).
Step #2: Note that the method can take screenshot on your device; however, you should continue holding and pressing both buttons for the mentioned time.
This will reboot your phone; this hard reset process can fix the issue of phone getting frozen or the screen turns black. You can use this process to get rid of multiple issues on Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Note that the phone will shut down and then come to the life with a little vibrate thud. It will restart and will begin to work properly.
You should not be worried about data loss as it is a force restart of your Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This, of course, will stop some apps which were running on your phone.
That’s it!
Use your phone as you have been using it. Explore the beauty of its features; make sure that you have disconnected the charging cable while performing this process. In case the phone battery goes down, put it on charge now.
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