Google Pixel 8a - Turn your phone on and off | Vodafone Ireland
Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a

Android 14

Turn your Google Pixel 8a Android 14 on and off

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See how to turn your phone on and off. To use mobile network services on your phone, you need to insert your SIM into your phone.

Press and hold the Side key until your phone is turned on.
Step 1 of 5

1. Turn on your phone

Press and hold the Side key until your phone is turned on.

If you're asked to key in your PIN, do so and press arrow right.
Step 2 of 5

2. Enter your PIN

If you're asked to key in your PIN, do so and press arrow right.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Step 3 of 5

3. Turn off your phone

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the power off icon.
Step 4 of 5

3. Turn off your phone

Press the power off icon.

Press Power off.
Step 5 of 5

3. Turn off your phone

Press Power off.

1. Turn on your phone

Press and hold the Side key until your phone is turned on.

2. Enter your PIN

If you're asked to key in your PIN, do so and press arrow right.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

3. Turn off your phone

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the power off icon.
Press Power off.

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