Turning off a Google Pixel phone, especially recent models, typically involves a specific button combination, as the traditional method of simply holding the power button often triggers Google Assistant by default.
How to Turn Off Recent Google Pixel Phones (Pixel 6, 7, 8 series, etc.)
Based on information related to models like the Google Pixel 8, users often find it initially non-obvious how to turn the device off after setting it up. This is because the method differs from older Android phones.
The standard way to access the power menu on newer Google Pixel phones is by pressing and holding two physical buttons simultaneously.
Here are the steps:
- Locate the buttons: Find the Power button (usually on the right side) and the Volume Up button (usually above the volume down button on the same side).
- Press and Hold: Simultaneously press and hold both the Power button and the Volume Up button for a few seconds.
- Access Power Menu: A menu will appear on your screen with options like "Emergency," "Lockdown," "Restart," and "Power off."
- Select "Power off": Tap the "Power off" option from the menu.
- Confirm (if prompted): Your phone screen will turn off, indicating the device is shutting down.
What if Holding the Power Button Alone Doesn't Bring Up the Power Menu?
As highlighted by users encountering this on models like the Pixel 8, holding only the Power button on recent Google Pixel phones is often configured to activate the Google Assistant instead of the power menu. The two-button method (Power + Volume Up) is the intended way to bring up the power options on these newer devices by default.
Older Google Pixel models or devices with customized settings might still allow you to access the power menu by simply pressing and holding the Power button alone. If the Power + Volume Up method doesn't work for you, try pressing and holding just the Power button for a few seconds to see if the power menu appears.
In summary, for most current Google Pixel phones, the key is using the combination of the Power button and the Volume Up button to access the shutdown options.
