Edited By Piyush Kashyap, Reviewed By Gulshan
Safe mode is a feature in Android that allows you to troubleshoot problems that arise from third-party applications quickly.
In Safe mode, your phone does not allow third-party applications to run, so if you see a boost in speed, you can narrow it down to an application or a widget.
Some of the common issues that can be solved through the safe mode are:
You can follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to turn on safe mode in your Android phone.
How to turn on safe mode in Android
The process of entering the safe mode is just a few buttons in Android.
If there is safe mode written on the bottom left of your screen after reboot, then you have successfully entered safe mode.
Using Safe Mode
Safe mode is a strong and effective feature that lets you purge troublesome apps or allows you to tap into your phone’s core functions. If your main issue has disappeared in safe mode, then you can do a deleting trial and error to find the problem (app).
If the problem persists, we suggest using the factory reset mode and then selectively adding the apps and games being careful not to let the problem resurface.
Though safe mode is a strong feature, it cannot distinguish between hardware or operating system problems. There might be an underlying issue that can cause problems like crashing and overheating.
If the safe mode does not solve your issue, then the cause might be a bigger problem, and contacting manufacturing services is a suitable option.
Another problem that crops up is the inability to quit the safe mode, and we are here to help you with that as well. Some people aren’t as tech-savvy as others and might get confused & frustrated due to being stuck.
Here’s our step-by-step guide on turning off the safe mode.
How to turn off safe mode in Android
As they say, have you tried turning it on and off again, usually as a meme, but it works here! Restarting your device is the easiest way to reset and turn off safe mode.
How to Turn Safe Mode ON and OFF in Android Devices
Check Notification Bar
Many Android phones have a permanent pop-up notification of safe mode as long as you are in it.
Hard Reset with Buttons
You could use the function of hard reset if none of the above steps worked for you. Here is how you do it:
This step might not work for all devices, but if it does, you will get a message of safe mode: OFF on your screen. This method is for emergencies and does not work 100% of the time.
If you are stuck in an endless loop of safe mode, get your volume button checked. Sometimes if the volume button is perpetually pressed, it causes devices to enter safe mode repetitively.
Pay attention to the buttons, and make sure they are not broken. Get it checked at a local store if the issue persists.
Delete App Data, Cache or Uninstall
Sometimes a single app’s data & cache can cause this loop of Safe mode. It is better to solve the problem at the root. Here is how you do it:
If the issue persists:
Either this solves the problem, or you will have to directly uninstall the app from settings to remove it from your device as a last resort altogether.
Conclusion
We hope this article helps you understand the workings of the safe mode on your android devices. It would help increase the speed of your device, and prevent the disturbances in your devices. There are always hacks and tips to operate your devices faster and better.
