How to start your smartphone in safe mode
If you experiment with "unstable" apps, you won't be able to avoid starting your smartphone in safe mode more often. If the boot process is blocked or the cell phone says goodbye immediately after starting, a faulty program is usually the culprit. If you start your android in safe mode, only the apps installed ex works are called up. You can still uninstall other programs - including your bugger.
Safe Mode: Requirements and Differences
The only requirement for safe mode is that you have at least Android 4.1 - the versions below it do not support safe mode. Since every manufacturer cooks his own soup under Android, a different path leads to safe mode for everyone - sometimes even for different models of the same brand. We have summarized the common key combinations of several smartphone manufacturers for you.
Safe mode on Samsung devices
- Turn off your android.
- Use the button on the side to switch your smartphone on again.
- Once you see the Samsung logo, the soft key buttons should light up. Now press the menu button until the phone is booted up.
- In the start screen you will see the lettering "Safe mode".
Safe mode on HTC devices
- Turn off your smartphone. If possible, remove the battery for about 10 seconds and reinsert it.
- Use the side power button to put HTC into the boot process.
- Once you see the HTC logo, press and hold the volume down key.
- When the home screen appears, you can release the button. You should now see the "Safe Mode" lettering.
Safe mode on devices with original Android
If you're using a Google Nexus device or have custom firmware like CyanogenMod installed on your phone, do the following:
- Call up the switch-off dialog in your mobile phone.
- Press and hold the switch off button on the display.
- You should then be asked whether you really want to start your Android phone or tablet in safe mode. Confirm this.
