Android’s Safe Mode is a useful feature designed to troubleshoot and resolve various issues caused by third-party apps. Very few users are aware of its presence and those who know about it probably don’t know how to boot into and get out of it. In many cases, Android users enter Safe Mode but don’t know how to get out of it. Whether you entered Safe Mode willingly or by mistake, you must know about the 3 methods to turn off Safe Mode on Android devices.
When activated, Safe Mode allows users to start their Android devices with only essential system applications and services, disabling all third-party apps temporarily. This enables you to diagnose and identify problematic apps causing performance glitches or unexpected behaviors. By entering Safe Mode, you can isolate software conflicts, malware infections, or faulty installations that might otherwise hinder the smooth functioning of your device.
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Method 1: Reboot Your Device
Getting out of Safe Mode is as easy as rebooting your device.
- Tap and hold the Power key of your device.
- Select the Power off or Reboot option.
Exit Safe Mode on Android - If you selected the Power off option, press and hold the Power button again.
When your Android phone boots up, it will exit Safe Mode.
Method 2: Turn off Safe Mode via Notification Center
This option may not be available on all Android devices but Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets have it. When the device is in Safe Mode, you’ll see a small Safe Mode icon on the status bar.
- Pull down or swipe the status bar of your device.
Safe Mode notification on Samsung - You’ll see a notification saying, Safe mode is on. Just tap it and you will see a pop-up saying, “Turn off Safe mode?”
Turn off Safe Mode - Tap the Turn off option.
Your phone will restart and when it boots up, the Safe Mode will be turned off on your Android device.
Method 3: ADB Command to Turn off Safe Mode (Requires Root)
ADB commands can help perform several system-level tasks on Android devices. You can use ADB Shell commands to turn off Safe Mode.
adb shell
setprop persist.sys.safemode 0
OR
adb shell echo "0" > /data/property/persist.sys.safemode
With the 3 methods described in this article, you should be able to exit the Safe Mode on your Android device.
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