How to Wipe Your Google Pixel Before Selling in 7 Easy Steps
Want to sell your old Google Pixel? Smart move – it means you can still earn money from your old device! But what should you do before your phone is ready to sell? We’ve listed all the important steps so you can sell your old phone quickly and worry-free. This way, you’ll prevent any personal data from remaining and make sure the new owner can use the device straight away.
At
Verkopen.nl we like to keep things simple. In this guide we’ll show you,
step by step, how to reset your Google Pixel – either directly on the phone or remotely.
Why you should reset your Google Pixel before selling
Your phone is probably full of personal photos, apps and data. If you don’t remove them properly, the new owner might still have access. Plus, your Pixel is useless if your Google account is still linked. In short: a proper reset is essential before selling your phone.
How to reset your Google Pixel in 7 steps
The easiest way to make sure your phone is completely clean is to restore it to factory settings. Just make sure you back up your data first so you don’t lose anything important. Then follow these simple steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Google Pixel.
- Tap System.
- Tap Reset options.
- Tap Erase all data (factory reset).
- Tap Erase all data.
- Confirm again by tapping Erase all data.
Note: this will delete everything. Always make a backup or transfer your data before resetting.
Don’t forget your SIM card
It may sound obvious, but people often sell their phones with the SIM card still inside. Always remove your SIM card before shipping your Pixel. Forgot to take it out? Block it immediately via your provider and order a replacement.
How to erase your Google Pixel remotely
Already sold your Pixel but forgot to reset it? No worries – you can still wipe it remotely:
- Go to google.com/android/find and log in with your Google account.
- Select your Google Pixel under My devices.
- Click Erase device.
- Click Next.
- Enter your Google account details and click Next.
- Click Reset.
- Select Erase to wipe everything.
After this, your device will be completely clean and no one can access your data.
Sell your Google Pixel easily with Verkopen.nl
Done wiping your Pixel? Now comes the fun part:
selling your old phone! With Verkopen.nl you’ll get a fair price in just 1 minute, and often your money is paid out
within 48 hours.
- Free and easy shipping
- Professional data removal
- 23,000 happy customers, rated 9.7/10
- Over 1 million devices already given a second life
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