How To Turn Off Safe Mode On Android In 5 Easy Steps

Safe mode may sound like a technical concept for most phone users, but it’s not complicated. In simple terms, safe mode boots your device, leaving the most basic components running. This means that all third-party apps will be disabled. If you run into problems with your device and want to find out what’s causing it, you’ll want to boot to safe mode. Once you finish troubleshooting the problem, you may want to exit and revert to the standard screen. Not everyone knows how to go about this. Keep reading to learn how to turn off safe mode on Android.

What is Safe Mode?

Safe mode is a vital first step in diagnosing device-related problems. Because all third-party apps are disabled in this mode, you can quickly tell whether the root cause is an app. If your phone works fine in safe mode, the issue is likely an app you’ve downloaded. But if the problem persists, the real issue runs deeper, such as an operating system or hardware issue. Naturally, these problems are harder to solve and will likely require the help of a PC technician.

How to Turn Off Safe Mode on Android: Step-by Step

If you’ve got the information you need from safe mode and want to turn it off, follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Try Restarting Your Device

The simplest way to turn off safe mode on your Android device is to turn off and restart your device. To do this, hold down the power button until the power off menu appears. Next, tap the “Power off” or “Restart” button. When your phone reboots, it will return to the normal mode.

However, this may not always work. If this doesn’t work for you, try the following step.

Step 2: Turn Off Safe Mode in the Notifications Panel

To access your notifications panel, swipe down on your home screen. You should see a safe mode icon if your phone has this capability. Tap this icon to turn off safe mode.

Not all models have this option, so move on to the next step if this can’t be done.

Step 3: Remove the Offending App

If you’ve only just started having problems, chances are a recently downloaded app is the culprit. Once you figure out the problematic app, try to delete it. Find the app, long-tap the icon, and then tap “Uninstall.”

If you don’t want to delete the app completely, try clearing the app’s cache or data in case one of these is corrupted.

Step 4: Clear the Cache or Data

To clear the cache, go to your “Settings” and then the “Apps” menu. Tap the app in question, open the “Storage” menu, and then hit “Clear cache” to empty the cache. Simply hit the “Clear data” button instead to clear the data.

Step 5: Factory Reset Your Device

Go to your “Settings,” then tap “General management. Open the “Reset” menu and tap “Factory data reset.” While this is an extreme step, it will take your device out of safe mode. Approach this step cautiously, as you can wipe off all your phone’s data. We highly recommend you back up your data before you proceed.

Here is a step-by-step video for further and visual reference:

Wrapping Up

Safe mode is a quick and effective diagnostic tool for determining if the fault lies with a third-party app or your device’s hardware. Exiting safe mode is usually as simple as restarting your device. But if this doesn’t work, you can try turning safe mode off in the notifications panel. Deleting the offending app and clearing its cache or data can help too. As a last resort, you can factory reset your device, but back up all important data first, as this cannot be undone.

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