What is what to do when google pixel freezes?

If your Google Pixel freezes, here's a breakdown of troubleshooting steps:

• Force Restart: This is often the first and most effective solution. Press and hold the power button for about 30 seconds. This usually forces the phone to reboot without losing any data. If this doesn't work after a couple of attempts try also pressing the volume up and power button until the screen turns on.

• Check for Insufficient Storage: A nearly full storage can lead to freezing. Try freeing up space by deleting unnecessary apps, photos, videos, or files. For more info on managing storage, see "How to Free Up Space on Your Android Phone".

• Identify Problematic Apps: If the freezing seems to happen after using a particular app, that app might be the culprit. Try uninstalling or updating the app. Also check the app's reviews on the Play Store, other users may be experiencing similar problems. Info about "troubleshooting apps" may be useful.

• Safe Mode: Booting into Safe Mode can help determine if a third-party app is causing the issue. In Safe Mode, only pre-installed apps run. If the phone works fine in Safe Mode, a recently installed app is likely the problem. To enter Safe Mode, typically you long-press the power button, then long-press the power off option until you see a prompt to enter Safe Mode. Reboot your phone to exit Safe Mode.

• Check for Updates: Make sure your phone's software and apps are up to date. Outdated software can sometimes cause instability. Go to Settings > System > System Update to check for updates. More info at "system updates".

• Factory Reset: As a last resort, you can perform a factory reset. This will erase all data on your phone, so be sure to back up important information first. You can typically do this in Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset). Please do research about "factory reset" before doing this, because after the reset there is no going back.

• Hardware Issues: If none of the above steps work, there might be a hardware problem. In this case, contact Google Pixel support or a qualified repair technician.