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Four Parts:Restarting Your AndroidUninstalling Third-Party ApplicationsWiping the Cache PartitionPerforming a Master Reset Using the Hardware Keys

An Android device will enter Safe Mode when its operating system has become corrupt, or when one or more third-party applications have caused the device to malfunction. There are several steps you can take to turn off Safe Mode on an Android.

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Part 1 of 4: Restarting Your Android

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    Verify that your Android is not connected to a charger.
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    Power off your Android device.
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    Remove the battery and SIM card from your device.
    • If your Android has service under a CDMA wireless provider such as Sprint or Verizon, there may not be a SIM card in the device.
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    Wait for at least 20 seconds to allow the power to fully drain from your device.
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    Reinsert the battery and SIM card into your Android.
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    Verify that the Menu button on your device is not being pressed down by a case or covering.
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    Press the Menu button to verify that it is not stuck.
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    Power on your Android device. Your device will now be out of Safe Mode.[1]
    • If your Android remains in Safe Mode, proceed to Part Two of this article.

Part 2 of 4: Uninstalling Third-Party Applications

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    Press the Menu button on your Android device and select “Settings. ”
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    Tap on “Applications. ”
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    Tap on “Manage Applications. ”
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    Tap on any third-party application you have recently downloaded to your device. In some cases, Safe Mode occurs as a result of a faulty or corrupt third-party application.
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    Tap on “Uninstall. ” Your Android will begin to uninstall the selected application.
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    Continue to uninstall any third-party apps you have recently downloaded. For example, if Safe Mode became enabled after downloading three different apps, then uninstall those same three apps.
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    Restart your Android device. If Safe Mode was being triggered by any of the applications you had downloaded, then your device will boot up normally and no longer be in Safe Mode.
    • If your Android continues to remain in Safe Mode, proceed to Part Three of this article.

Part 3 of 4: Wiping the Cache Partition

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    Power off your Android device.
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    Consult with the manual or with the manufacturer of your device to learn how to enter Android System Recovery mode. The steps for entering recovery mode are different for each Android model. For example, on a Samsung Galaxy S4, you will be required to hold down the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons to access recovery mode.[2]
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    Use the Volume Down key to highlight “Wipe Cache Partition” on the Android System Recovery screen.
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    Press the Power button to select the option. Your device will begin clearing out any corrupt system data, and will automatically reboot when finished.
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    Verify that your Android device is no longer in Safe Mode.
    • If your Android device is still in Safe Mode, proceed to Part Four of this article.

Part 4 of 4: Performing a Master Reset Using the Hardware Keys

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    Power off your Android device.
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    Use the same steps to enter Android System Recovery mode as performed previously in Part Three in this article.
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    Use the Volume Down key to highlight “Wipe Data / Factory Reset. ”
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    Press the Power button to select the option.
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    Use the Volume Down key to highlight “Delete all user data. ”
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    Press the Power button to make your selection. Your device will begin to reset, and return to its original factory settings.
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    Press the Power button to select “Reboot system now. ” Your device will restart, and your Android will no longer be in Safe Mode.

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Warnings

  • Do not perform a master reset using the hardware keys unless you have tried all other steps outlined in this article. A master reset will wipe all personal data from your Android and restore the device back to its original factory settings.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-3311
  2. ↑ http://thedroidguy.com/2014/01/samsung-galaxy-s4-boots-safe-mode/

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