How to Boot Your Android Phone in Safe Mode?

If your Android phone is not working properly, or a third-party app is creating a problem, then booting in safe mode can be a good option. In safe mode, your phone runs only system apps, so you can easily diagnose which app is creating the issue. In this blog, we will give you step-by-step guide on how you can boot your Android phone in safe mode.

What is Safe Mode?

• Diagnosing App Issues: If an app is crashing or the phone has become slow, you can easily identify it in safe mode.

• Temporary Fix: You can use Safe Mode for a temporary fix when you need to troubleshoot your phone.

• No Third-Party Apps: When the phone is in safe mode, only system apps run, which help in running the phone normally.

Step 1: Booting in Safe Mode using Power Button

1. Turning Off the Phone: First of all, turn off your phone by pressing the power button.

2. Hold the Power Button: While pressing the Power button, hold it until the phone logo appears on the screen.

3. Hold the Volume Down Button: As soon as the phone logo appears on the screen, press and hold the Volume Down button. This step will help you to boot your phone in safe mode.

4. Safe Mode Badge: You will see a “Safe Mode” badge on your screen, which will confirm that your phone has booted in safe mode.

Step 2: Booting in Safe Mode from Power Menu

1. Press the Power Button: Open your phone’s power menu by pressing the Power button.

2. Hold on Restart Option: Press and hold the “Restart” option.

3. Restarting in Safe Mode: You will see an option that says “Reboot to Safe Mode”. Tap on this option and let the phone restart.

4. Safe Mode Badge: After the phone restarts, you will see a “Safe Mode” badge on your screen.

Step 3: How to get out of Safe Mode?

1. If your work is done and you want to bring the phone back to normal mode, then follow these steps:

2. Restart the phone: Restart your phone normally, just press the power button and select the “Restart” option.

3. Safe Mode will turn off: As soon as you restart the phone, your phone will boot in normal mode and the safe mode badge will appear.

Step 4: How to check apps in Safe Mode?

When your phone is in safe mode, then you get a chance to easily check third-party apps. If the phone is working fine in safe mode, then it means that some third-party app is creating a problem.

1. App Troubleshoot: Use your apps one by one in Safe mode and see which app is causing the issue.

2. Uninstall Apps: If you think a specific app is causing the issue, uninstall that app and see.

3. Return Phone to Normal Mode: When you think the issue is resolved, exit Safe Mode and restart the phone in Normal Mode.

Pro Tips for Safe Mode

• Uninstall Recently Installed Apps: If you think a new app is causing the issue, uninstall it and restart the phone.

• Factory Reset: If the issue continues, you can also factory reset your phone. But, keep in mind that this will erase your data.

• Check Battery and Storage: While running the phone in Safe mode, it is important to check the battery and storage space as sometimes these can also be the cause of issues.

Final Words

Safe mode is a helpful tool when you need to troubleshoot your phone’s performance or if you need to find out the problem with apps. You can easily diagnose the issue by booting your Android phone in Safe mode. If your phone is running fine in Safe mode, then understand that the problem may be caused by a third-party app.

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