How to Start Phone in Safe Mode
Starting your phone in Safe Mode can be a lifesaver when you’re experiencing issues with your device. Whether it’s due to a faulty app, a virus, or a simple software glitch, Safe Mode allows you to isolate the problem and determine the root cause. In this article, we will guide you through the process of starting your phone in Safe Mode for both Android and iOS devices.
Android Devices
If you have an Android device, here’s how to start it in Safe Mode:
1. Turn off your Android device by holding down the power button until the shutdown options appear. Select “Power off” and wait for the device to turn off completely.
2. Once your device is off, press and hold the power button until the manufacturer’s logo appears on the screen.
3. While holding the power button, press and hold the volume down button. The volume down button is typically located on the left side of the device.
4. Continue holding both buttons until the device boots up. You will see the Safe Mode icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, indicating that you are now in Safe Mode.
5. To exit Safe Mode, simply restart your device as you normally would.
iOS Devices
Starting your iPhone or iPad in Safe Mode is a bit more complicated, as Apple doesn’t officially support this feature. However, you can try the following workaround:
1. First, make sure your device is fully charged or connected to a power source.
2. Force restart your device by holding down the power button and the home button (for iPhone 8 or older) or the side button and volume up button (for iPhone X or newer) until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
3. Once your device restarts, quickly press the volume down button multiple times until the “Slide to power off” slider appears.
4. Instead of sliding to power off, hold down the volume down button until the Safe Mode option appears on the screen.
5. Tap “Safe Mode” to enable it. You will see a small icon in the upper-left corner of the screen to indicate that you are in Safe Mode.
6. To exit Safe Mode, follow the same steps to restart your device and select “Power off” instead of “Safe Mode.”
Conclusion
Starting your phone in Safe Mode can help you identify and resolve issues that may be causing problems with your device. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily start your Android or iOS device in Safe Mode and troubleshoot any issues you may be experiencing.
