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Samsung Galaxy A02s - Power Up in Safe Mode

2026-10-22 22:03:33.008

Samsung Galaxy A02s - Power Up in Safe Mode

Here's how to boot your Galaxy A02s into Safe Mode to help determine if an app is causing it to freeze, reset or run slowly.
An alternate method is available if the device can be powered on and is responsive.
  1. With the device powered off, press and hold the
    Power / Side button
     until the device vibrates and the 'Samsung Galaxy A02s' screen appears then release.
    Power button
  2. With 'Samsung Galaxy A02s' still on screen, press and hold the
    Volume down button
    .
    Wait 2-4 seconds after the 'Samsung Galaxy A02s' screen appears before pressing the Volume Down button or the device may not start in Safe mode.
    Volume down button
  3. Continue to hold the
    Volume down button
     until 'Safe mode' appears in the lower-left of the unlock or Home screen then release.
    This may take up to 45 seconds.
    Safe mode screen
  4. With Safe Mode enabled, ensure Airplane Mode is turned off then test device and app functionality.