Google Pixel Is Frozen: Get Back Up And Running!

Google Pixel Is Frozen

Tips And Tricks To Get Back Up And Running!

Is your Google Pixel frozen on the lock screen or stuck in an unresponsive app?

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Before we get to the fixes, let's discuss some of the common reasons a Google Pixel can become unresponsive and freeze:

• Too many apps open - Having many apps and browser tabs running simultaneously taxes the phone's CPU and RAM, which can cause freezes.
• Pending system updates - Outdated system software often contains bugs that can make the Pixel unresponsive until you install the update.
• Overheating - Excessive heat buildup from intensive tasks like gaming leads to throttling and freezing.
• Low storage space - Without enough free storage, system processes and apps can't run properly, resulting in hangs and freezes.
• Defective hardware - Hardware problems like faulty RAM or motherboards can definitely cause lock ups and unresponsiveness.
• Software glitches - Good old fashioned software bugs and glitches after an update are a prime suspect as well.

So in most cases, freezes are caused by a software issue like too many apps or a buggy OS update. But hardware defects are also a possibility.

Now let's go through each method to get your frozen Pixel working again!

The first thing to try when your Pixel phone freezes is a simple force restart. This resets the phone and rectifies any software glitches that caused the freezing.

Here are the steps to force restart Pixel models from the 4a onwards:

1. Press and hold the power key for 10-15 seconds until the phone vibrates and turns off.
2. Once fully powered down, press the power button again to restart the phone.

1. Press and hold the power button and volume down button together for 10-15 seconds until the phone turns off.
2. Release both buttons and press the power button to restart.

If a normal restart doesn't fix your freezing issues, the next step is to boot your Pixel into safe mode.

Safe mode loads Android with only the essential apps and services running. This allows you to troubleshoot whether a third party app is causing the freezing issues.

To enable safe mode:

1. Press and hold the power button until the "Power off" prompt appears.
2. Long press the "Power off" option. A "Reboot to safe mode" prompt will appear.
3. Tap "OK" to confirm and restart your Pixel in safe mode.

Use your phone for a while in safe mode to see if the freezing issues persist.

If the problems disappear in safe mode, then a third party app is likely the culprit. 

You can start uninstalling recently downloaded apps one by one to isolate the problematic app.

If the phone still freezes in safe mode, then the issue is related to a system app or hardware.

To exit safe mode, simply restart your phone normally.

The cache partition stores temporary system files and data on your Pixel. Over time, this cache can become corrupted or too full, causing performance issues like freezing.

Wiping the cache partition clears out all these temporary files and gives the phone a fresh cache to work with. This commonly resolves app crashing and freezing problems.

Here are the steps to wipe the cache partition:

1. Turn off your Pixel completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until you see the boot menu.
3. Use the volume buttons to scroll to "Recovery mode" and press the Power button to select it.
4. When the Android recovery menu appears, select "Wipe cache partition."
5. After the cache wipe completes, select "Reboot system now."

Be patient while the cache is cleared and the phone reboots. This should wipe any corrupt cache files that may be causing stability issues. Test your phone to see if the freezing is resolved.

If all else fails, performing a factory reset can get your frozen Pixel back up and running. 

This will completely erase all data and settings and restore the phone to factory condition.

Only use a factory reset as a last resort, as you will lose all unsaved files and have to start your phone from scratch.

Be sure to backup data first!

To factory reset:

1. Access the recovery menu like above by pressing Volume Down + Power.
2. Use volume buttons to scroll to 'Wipe data/factory reset' and select with Power.
3. Select 'Factory data reset' on the confirmation screen.
4. After the reset completes, choose 'Reboot system now' to restart fresh.

Setting up the phone from scratch after a factory reset will wipe any corrupted software or files causing the freezing. 

This is the most definitive troubleshooting step before contacting Google support.

After you've solved the current freezing issue on your Pixel, here are some tips to avoid it happening again:

• Close unused apps - Don't leave too many apps open and running in the background. Close them when not needed.
• Install pending updates - Freeze issues are often fixed in the latest software updates. Promptly install them.
• Free up storage space - Delete unused files and apps to ensure you have at least 15% storage available.
• Avoid overheating - Don't use processor-intensive apps for too long or the phone may overheat.
• Restart regularly - An occasional restart clears out memory issues before they pile up and cause stability problems.
• Check for hardware defects - If freezing persists after software fixes, get the phone checked for faulty components.
• Install anti-virus app - Malware infections can sometimes freeze phones. An anti-virus app you can download from the Google Play Store app adds protection.

Following best practices for software maintenance and hardware care will go a long way towards preventing frustrating Pixel freezes!

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Hopefully this guide gave you several effective solutions to revive your frozen and unresponsive Google Pixel phone.

The key fixes include forcing a restart, clearing the cache partition, factory resetting, and contacting Google for hardware repair if needed.

Implementing proper maintenance like closing unused apps, installing updates promptly, and restarting periodically can help avoid freezes going forward.

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