SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Restart your phone
Turn the phone off and on again to fix a frozen screen or slow performance.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 4
Open the power menu
Press the Side button and the top of the Volume button together.
A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.
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On a Pixel, holding the Side button on its own starts Gemini instead.
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STEP 1
Open the power menu
Press the Side button and the top of the Volume button together.
On a Pixel, holding the Side button on its own starts Gemini instead.
STEP 2
Tap Restart
STEP 3
Wait for it to come back on
Wait for the Google logo, then let the phone finish starting before you use it.
STEP 4
Force restart if it will not respond
If the screen is completely frozen, press and hold the Side button and the top of the Volume button for about 10 seconds.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.