Safe mode · Settings guide
How to turn off Safe mode on a Samsung Galaxy
Sources checked · how we check
When a Samsung phone is in Safe mode, "Safe mode" shows in the bottom corner of the screen. Restarting normally usually brings it out.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Check the bottom corner of the screen: "Safe mode" there means the phone is in Safe mode.
Source: Samsung: exiting out of Safe Mode or Android Recovery Mode
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Restart the phone
Press Power → Restart
- Press the Power button and select Restart.
Source: Samsung: exiting out of Safe Mode or Android Recovery Mode
If the setting doesn't change
If the phone keeps starting in Safe mode after restarting, Samsung says there may be a physical problem with the Volume Down button, which may need professional service.
Source: Samsung: exiting out of Safe Mode or Android Recovery Mode
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my Samsung out of Safe mode?
Press the Power button and select Restart, or hold Volume Down and the Side key together for 7 seconds.
Why does my phone keep going into Safe mode?
Samsung says a problem with the Volume Down button can cause it; the phone may need service.