My Google Pixel 5 Won't Unlock! Here's the Fix.

Colin Boyd

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Your Google Pixel 5 isn't unlocking and you don't know why. When this problem occurs, your cell phone can feel more like a paperweight than an essential tool. In this article, we'll show how to fix the problem when your Google Pixel 5 won't unlock.

How To Fix A Google Pixel 5 That Won't Unlock

4 Steps Total
1.

Restart Your Google Pixel

Restarting your Google Pixel is a great way to fix minor software issues. When you restart your phone, all of the programs that are running shut down naturally and get a fresh start when you turn your phone back on.

  1. Press and hold the Power button.
  2. A list of three options will appear on your screen.
  3. Select Restart.
  4. Give your phone a few seconds to turn off and back on.
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2.

Erase Your Google Pixel With Another Device

If the malfunction your Pixel's experiencing prevents you from being able to access your device's settings directly, erasing your data from another device might resolve the problem you're encountering.

  1. Log into your Google account on another device with WiFi or cellular capabilities.
  2. Open Google Find My Device.
  3. Select your Google Pixel.
  4. Click Erase.
  5. Restore the most recent backup of your Pixel's data you have saved.
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3.

Manually Reset Your Google Pixel

Sometimes, the most effect fix for a malfunctioning cell phone is to fully reset it. However, if you're experiencing a problem that prevents you from accessing the settings within your Google Pixel, this can interfere with your ability to complete a reset. Luckily, Google Pixel phones have a preset process that allows you to perform a reset with just its external buttons. No screen required!

  1. Use the power button to turn your Google Pixel off.
  2. Once your Pixel turns off, press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
  3. Continue holding both buttons until the Android icon appears. If it looks broken, press and hold the power and volume buttons again, then release.
  4. A list of actions should appear on your screen. Using the volume buttons to scroll, select the Recovery Mode. Use the power button to select.
  5. When a new display appears, select Wipe data/Factory Reset.
  6. Select Factory Data Reset.
  7. Select Reboot System Now.
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4.

Repair 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!

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Google Pixel: Unlocked

When you can't get past your own cell phone's security system, it can make you wonder the point of owning one at all. If your Google Pixel won't unlock, don't panic! There are plenty of quick and easy steps you can still perform to get your device up and running again!

  1. Restart Your Google Pixel
  2. Erase Your Google Pixel With Another Device
  3. Manually Reset Your Google Pixel
  4. Repair Your Google Pixel

Applies To: Pixel 5

AUTHOR

Colin Boyd

I'm Colin, the Creative Coordinator for Payette Forward.

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