My Google Pixel 5 Keeps Restarting! The Fix.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
You're trying to use your Google Pixel 5, but it won't stop powering off and back on. You're sure you're not pressing any buttons accidentally, and that something has to be wrong. In this article, I'll show you everything you can do if your Google Pixel 5 keeps restarting.
Why Is My Pixel 5 Restarting?
It can be extremely perplexing when a cell phone will suddenly interrupt what you were using it for to power off and back on for seemingly no reason. It's possible that the reason your Pixel 5's restarting so often is due to a software malfunction or a hardware component shorting out. To begin to identify the problem, you'll need to complete some basic troubleshooting steps.
Google Pixel 5 Keeps Restarting
5 Steps TotalSoft Reset Your Google Pixel
Not only is a soft reset a surprisingly effective fix for a lot of software errors, but it only takes a few minutes. It's worth attempting before taking on any of the more complex troubleshooting options we suggest down the line.
- Press and hold the Power button.
- Continue holding until your Pixel displays a choice of 3 actions.
- Select Restart.
- Give your pixel a few minutes to power off, then back on.
Or
- Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously.
- Keep holding both of these buttons until your pixel powers down.
- Give your phone a little time to power back on.
Applies To: Google Pixel 3,Google Pixel 4,Google Pixel 4a,Google Pixel 3a,Google Pixel 5
View MoreCheck For Software Updates On Your Google Pixel
When an Android phone falls behind on software updates, it can begin to encounter a number of errors. Making sure that your Pixel's up to date with the latest available operating system will help minimize potential malfunctions.
- Open Settings.
- Tap System.
- Tap Advanced.
- Tap System Update.
- When prompted, select Check For Update.
How To Install New Updates:
- Tap Download.
- Tap Okay.
- Give your Pixel some time to complete the installation process.
Applies To: Google Pixel 3,Google Pixel 4,Google Pixel 4a,Google Pixel 3a,Google Pixel 5
View MoreBackup Your Google Pixel
Some of the more advanced troubleshooting steps for Android phones require pretty significant resets of the device's data and settings. Saving an external backup of the important information you keep on your cell phone will guarantee that you can access it even if it gets erased.
How To Set Your Pixel To Automatically Backup Your Data:
- Open Settings.
- Tap System.
- Tap Backup.
- Turn on Automatic Backup.
How To Backup Your Data Manually
- Open Google Drive on your Pixel.
- Tap the + (add) icon.
- Tap Upload.
- Tap Upload Files.
- Select each file you'd like to upload.
Applies To: Google Pixel 3,Google Pixel 4,Google Pixel 4a,Google Pixel 3a,Google Pixel 5
View MoreFactory Reset Your Google Pixel
A Factory Reset is generally one of the last resorts we recommend for fixing a cell phone. It's possible that the reset will erase any glitching code that's preventing the phone from working properly. The hope is that, once the reset's complete, you'll be able to restore your data and your Pixel will be working properly again.
- Plug your Pixel into a charger.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Advanced.
- Tap Reset Options.
- Select Erase All Data (Factory Reset).
- Tap Reset Phone.
- Enter your security code, password, or PIN.
- Tap Erase Everything.
- Once your data's erased, tap Restart.
- Select Restore From Backup, then select the backup you made before performing the reset.
Applies To: Google Pixel 3,Google Pixel 4,Google Pixel 4a,Google Pixel 3a,Google Pixel 5
View MoreRepair Your Google Pixel
If you've tried everything else we've suggested and your Google Pixel's still not working, the safest course of action is to bring it to a technician. Visit Google's Repair Center website to chat with an expert and find out what your options are!
Applies To: Google Pixel 3,Google Pixel 4,Google Pixel 4a,Google Pixel 3a,Google Pixel 5
View MoreNo More Restarts!
When your cell phone's unable to stay on consistently, you never know what that could turn from inconvenience to disaster. Taking matters into your own hands might just save you needing to pay for a technician to repair your device. If your Google Pixel 5 keeps restarting, follow these tips and it should be working normally in no time!
Google Pixel 5 Keeps Restarting
Applies To: Pixel 5
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