Last Updated on August 21, 2025 by Bestusefultips
When you reboot/restart your Google Pixel device, it will resolve several issues, including minor glitches, refresh your phone, and improve performance, which in turn speeds up your device. In this tutorial, I’ll explain different ways to restart Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold devices.
3 Ways to Restart Your Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10: Android 16
Apply the methods below to reboot the Pixel 10 series.
Method 1: Standard Restart (Recommended for Most Situations)
Press and Hold: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button (located on the right side of the phone) and the Volume Up button.
Power Menu: The power menu appears on your Pixel’s screen, typically including options such as “Power off,” “Restart,” “Lockdown (If Enabled),” and “Emergency.”
Select Restart: Tap on the “Restart” option.
Phone Restarts: Now your Pixel device will shut down and automatically power back on.
Method 2: Reboot/Restart Pixel 10 from Quick Settings
Swipe Down: Swipe down the notification panel twice from the top of the screen to fully expand the quick settings panel.
Power Icon: Tap on the Power icon (often a circle with a Power Button Icon) at the bottom right corner of the quick settings panel.
Tap Power Icon: Tap this Power icon to display the power menu.
Select Restart: Tap on Restart.
Read More: How to Turn Off Google Pixel 10 Series
Method 3: Using Gemini or Google Assistant
Activate Assistant: Make sure to enable Google Assistant on your Pixel device. Saying “Hey Google or OK Google”
Voice Command: Say the command: “Restart the phone” or “Reboot the phone.”
Confirmation: You can see the power options on your Pixel 10’s screen. Tap on Restart in the menu to reboot your Google Pixel 10 series.
Important Note:
Force Restart should be used when your Pixel cannot restart using normal methods. Reassure them that it won’t delete data but is for emergency situations.
Method 4: Force Restart/Hard Reset Google Pixel 10 (For Unresponsive Phones)
When to Use: You can force restart your Pixel device when the Pixel 10 is frozen, unresponsive, the touch screen is not working, or it won’t turn off normally.
Press and Hold: Press and hold only the Power button for an extended period, typically around 20-30 seconds.
Phone Powers Off and On: Your Pixel phone will force a shutdown and then automatically restart.
Conclusion:
Which of the above methods do you use to restart your Google Pixel 10 series? You can use the standard restart for routine issues and the force restart for situations that are unresponsive. Please tell us your thoughts in the comment section below.
