FAQs
If your device continues to boot into Safe Mode, no matter how many times you restart it - there may be something physically wrong with the Volume Down button. Please get in touch by phone or Live Chat, or find your closest service location to have your device assessed and repaired.
Why does my device keep booting into safe mode? ›
Press Windows key and R key together to open Run dialog. Then type msconfig in the box and click OK to continue. In the pop-up window, navigate to the Boot tab. Then uncheck the option Safe boot option.
Why is my phone stuck in safe mode? ›
Occasionally, Android devices may get stuck in safe mode. Typically, this issue is caused by a faulty button. If your device gets stuck in safe mode, check your phone buttons one by one. You may need to remove your phone case and press each button individually.
How do I stop safe mode from opening? ›
How to turn off Safe Mode
- Right-click the start button and choose Task Manager from the list.
- Select File > Run New Task.
- Type in msconfig > click OK.
- You're now in System Configuration. Select the Boot tab and uncheck Safe boot.
- Click Apply > OK > Restart.
What if Windows keeps booting in Safe Mode?
- Press the Windows key + R.
- In the Open box, type msconfig and then select OK.
- Select the Boot tab.
- Under Boot options, clear the Safe boot checkbox.
How to exit Safe Mode in Windows 11
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
- In the text box, type msconfig and press Enter.
- At the top of the System Configuration window, click the Boot tab.
- Underneath Boot options, make sure that Safe boot is unchecked. Then click OK and restart your computer again.
Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem and can help you troubleshoot problems on your device. Safe Mode with Networking. Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and services you'll need to access the internet and other computers on your network.
How to fix stuck in recovery mode on Android? ›
Steps for all issues
- Restart the device.
- Remove any phone cases, and keep them off while testing.
- Make sure no buttons are stuck.
- Uninstall all apps that you downloaded or updated around the time the problem started.
- Remove and re-insert the battery. If it's not removable, perform a soft reset.
At the sign-in screen, hold down the Shift key while selecting Power > Restart. After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After the PC restarts, there is a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode.
How do you know which apps are causing problems in safe mode? ›
If your device works without issues in Safe Mode, you'll know that one of your downloaded apps is the problem. The best way to proceed is to return your device to standard mode by restarting your phone. This will allow you to access your apps and data that were temporarily disabled.
The most common reason your Android will enter Safe Mode is because there are third-party apps causing problems. If you have lots of third-party apps, try uninstalling them to avoid going into safe mode again.
What is safe mode in Samsung? ›
What is Safe Mode? Safe mode is a diagnostic tool available on Samsung phone or tablet that force the device to run on the basic operating system, and disable most 3rd party applications to solve issues related to battery life, connectivity and much more.
Why does safe mode activate? ›
What's Android Safe Mode? Android Safe Mode is a feature you can use to help pinpoint and solve device issues. In Safe Mode, your Android device will run only with factory-installed apps and services. Think of it as pushing pause so you can check your device before deleting apps or doing a factory reset.
What causes a Samsung phone to go into safe mode? ›
When a Samsung phone or tablet isn't working the way it's supposed to, it can be booted into Safe Mode to troubleshoot the issue. Safe Mode is a diagnostic feature offered by operating systems like Windows, Android and Linux.
Why do I start in safe mode? ›
Enable Safe Mode.
If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem and can help you troubleshoot problems on your device.
