How to fix Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Random Restart Issue

The latest addition to the Pixel family comes with the second-gen Tensor chipset. With that inclusion, there have always been high hopes around these smartphones. Unfortunately, this optimism seems to be taking a back seat as issues have started arising in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones.

Numerous users have voiced their concern that their Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro randomly restart without any manual intervention from their end. If you’re facing this issue, then this guide will be useful for you. Here, you’ll get to know how to fix Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Random Restart Issue.

Some possible fixes to Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Random Restart Issue

Method 1: Boot your device to Safe Mode

1. Long press the Power Menu for bringing up the Power Menu
2. Long tap on Restart and it’ll bring up the Safe Mode pop-up
3. Tap “OK” and your smartphone will be booted to Safe Mode
4. Check if you’re still facing the random reboot issue
5. If there aren’t any random restarts, the culprit is likely a third-party app
6. Restart your device to normal mode and uninstall the apps that you installed right before the issue came to light

Method 2: Lower the device’s refresh rate

1. Go to Settings -> Display and then turn off Smooth Display
2. The refresh rate would remain at 60 Hz
3. Check if this has fixed the random restart issue

Method 3: Disable the Power Mode

1. Go to Settings -> Battery -> Use Battery Saver
2. Turn off the toggle beside Use Battery Saver
3. If it’s low on battery, plug it into the charger
4. Check if this has fixed the issue

Method 4: Install any pending updates

1. Go to Settings -> System -> System Update
2. The OS will search for any pending updates
3. If there’s any update available, download it and install it straight away
4. Check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Reset your device

1. Go to Settings -> System -> Reset option
2. Tap on Erase All Data -> Erase All Data
3. Wait until the entire process is complete
4. Once it is done, set up the device
5. Check if this has fixed the random restart issue

Some Other Pixel 7 (7 Pro) Guides:

• How to fix Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Lock Screen Media Missing
• How to fix Google Pixel 7 (Pro) Camera App Crashing Issue
• How to unlock bootloader on Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
• How to unbrick Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro using the Fastboot method