Pixel Repair Tool – How to Restore Stock Firmware on Google Pixel
Learn how to use Google's Pixel Repair Tool to restore stock firmware on any supported Google Pixel device — entirely from Chrome, with no manual fastboot commands or firmware downloads required. Covers both data-preserving repair and full factory restore, plus bootloop recovery.
Pre-Flight Checklist
Complete ALL items before proceeding. Skipping any step increases the risk of bricking your device.
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Google Pixel device (Pixel 6 and newer recommended)The Pixel Repair Tool is designed for Google Pixel devices. It provides an easy firmware restore path without requiring manual fastboot commands.
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Chrome browser on Windows, macOS, or LinuxThe Pixel Repair Tool is a web-based tool that runs entirely in Google Chrome via WebUSB. No software installation is required.
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USB debugging enabled or device in bootloader modeThe tool can work with the device in Android mode (with USB debugging) or in bootloader/fastboot mode for recovery flashing.
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Stable internet connectionThe Pixel Repair Tool downloads the appropriate firmware directly from Google's servers during the repair process.
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Backup all dataA full repair/restore will wipe user data. Back up using Google Backup or manually transfer files before proceeding.
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Device battery above 30%Ensure sufficient battery before starting the repair process.
Guide Steps
Open Google Chrome on your PC and navigate to:
pixelrepair.withgoogle.comThe tool runs entirely in the browser using WebUSB — no extension or software download is needed.
Connect your Pixel device to your PC via USB. On your phone, ensure USB debugging is enabled and set the USB mode to File Transfer (MTP).
Click "Start Repair" on the Pixel Repair Tool page. Chrome will show a popup listing connected USB devices — select your Pixel and click Connect.
Tap Allow on your phone when the USB debugging authorization prompt appears.
The tool will detect your Pixel model and offer repair options:
- Repair and Keep Data (if available): Attempts to repair system partitions while preserving user data. Not always available depending on device state.
- Full Repair (Factory Reset): Flashes the complete stock firmware and wipes all user data. Most reliable option for serious issues.
The Pixel Repair Tool will download the firmware (this may take several minutes depending on your internet speed — typical size is 1–4 GB).
After downloading, the tool will automatically put your device into bootloader mode and flash all required partitions. A progress bar shows each stage.
When repair is complete, the tool shows a success message and the device reboots automatically into stock Android.
If you performed a full repair, complete the Android setup wizard and restore data from your Google backup.
Verify the OS version in Settings → About Phone → Android Version.
Congratulations! Flash Successful!
You've successfully completed all steps. Your device should now be running the new firmware. If it's booting normally — you're done! Check the troubleshooting section below if you encounter any issues.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Common errors and their solutions. Read this before asking for help.
Ensure you are using Google Chrome. Enable USB debugging on the phone. On Windows, install Google USB drivers from the Android developer site. Try a different USB cable and port. Make sure your Pixel model is supported (Pixel 6 and newer are fully supported; Pixel 4 and 5 reached end of software support in 2023).
Yes. If the device is stuck in a bootloop or won't boot into Android, manually put it into fastboot/bootloader mode (hold Volume Down + Power on boot) and then connect it. The Pixel Repair Tool can detect devices in fastboot mode.
Yes — the Pixel Repair Tool flashes stock firmware and re-locks the bootloader. If you had an unlocked bootloader with a custom ROM, after repair you will have a stock, locked device.
Yes. Pixel Repair Tool (pixelrepair.withgoogle.com) is designed for non-technical users to easily restore a broken device — it automatically fetches firmware and handles everything. Android Flash Tool (flash.android.com) is for developers and advanced users who want to flash specific factory images or custom builds manually.
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