Android phone stuck in Safe Mode and won't go back to normal
Your phone keeps rebooting into Safe Mode because an app or recent update is causing problems. Restart your phone normally. If that doesn't work, uninstall a recently installed app or clear the app cache. If nothing works, doing a factory reset gets your phone back to normal, but you'll lose everything.
Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that blocks all third-party apps to help find which app is causing problems. If your phone is stuck in it, an app is likely crashing at startup. We'll restart your phone, uninstall recent apps if needed, and clear the system cache to get you back to normal mode.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a broken app is the only problem when a system update might be the real cause
- Trying to uninstall system apps thinking they're third-party apps. Only uninstall apps you installed yourself
- Doing a factory reset without backing up first. Always back up before wiping your phone
Signs you need professional help
- If your phone keeps booting back into Safe Mode even after you've uninstalled recent apps and cleared the cache, give us a call and we'll help you decide whether a factory reset is needed.
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