The Google Pixel Buds is among the best TWS in the market, but you might want to reset it when you run into issues that break the experience. Instead of shelling out money for a new pair of TWS, it’s worth trying a factory data reset to see if that fixes the problems. The Google Pixel Buds have custom 11mm drivers internally, with Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, active in-ear pressure relief, low-latency gaming mode, custom volume EQ, and more.
However, there are many issues with the Pixel Buds. They either don’t play the audio correctly, have extremely poor battery life, refuse to connect, don’t charge properly, and more. If you have any of these issues, you can try resetting the Pixel Buds to factory settings.
Resetting your Pixel Buds will delete any data you have, so all your settings will be erased. The reset will erase connected devices and your audio and EQ preferences, device names, custom name of the Buds, etc. You’ll start with a fresh pair, and you have to manually set everything up again like it’s new.
How to reset your Pixel Buds
Note: Your Google Pixel Buds should be in the case for this procedure.
- Swipe down from the top of your device’s screen and open Bluetooth from the Quick Toggles. You can also open Bluetooth settings from the Settings app directly.
- In the Connected Devices section, find the Google Pixel Buds. If you haven’t used them recently, you have to tap the See All button.
- You’ll see a small Settings icon at the right, next to the name of your Buds. Tap on that button.
- This will now reveal the device details. Tap on the Forget button from here.
- Make sure that the Pixel Buds are in the case. Now, plug a cable into the case. Connect it to a power source, and ensure that they’re charging up.
- While the charging is in process, open the case.
- You’ll see a button at the back of the case. Press and hold the button for thirty seconds. The status light will originally flash white, but it should stop flashing white after you press and hold the button.
- Depending on the model of your Pixel Buds, the light will be within the case, or it could be on the earbuds.
- While the reset is taking place, the status light will keep flashing in white and orange colors until the reset process is complete
- Wait for a few seconds until the status light only flashes in white color. This indicates that the earbuds are fully reset now.
How to reconnect your Buds
After completing the factory reset process, you’ll have to connect them back to your phone. To do that, turn on Bluetooth on your phone if it isn’t turned on already. Open the charging case of the Pixel Buds and press and hold the pairing button. You’ll get a notification on your phone which will prompt you to pair the Earbuds.
Tap this notification and connect your Pixel Buds. You can also go to your Connected Devices page in the Settings app if you do not get a prompt. Note that you have to set up everything again, including audio preferences and the name of the Buds. If you want custom EQ tuning, you have to set that up again in the Pixel Buds app.
If this factory reset doesn’t solve your issues, you can try cleaning the Pixel Buds properly. You can also try updating the firmware. Go to your Saved Devices in Bluetooth Settings and tap on More Settings. Tap on Firmware Update and turn on Automatic Updates. Your buds will now be updated to the latest firmware.
