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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G - Power Up in Safe Mode

2026-10-22 21:12:41.239

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G - Power Up in Safe Mode

Here's how to boot your Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G into Safe Mode to help determine if an app is causing it to freeze, reset or run slowly.
Safe Mode puts your tablet in a diagnostic state (returned to default settings) so you can determine if a third-party app is causing your device to freeze, reset or run slow.
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 Samsung logo appears.
    To power off the device, press and hold the
    Power/Side button
     and
    Volume down button
     until the 'Power off' prompt appears then release.
    Side and Volume Down Buttons with screen off
  2. When the screen changes to 'Samsung Galaxy secured by Knox', wait 5-10 seconds then press and hold the
    Volume down button
    .
    Pressing the Volume down button too quickly can result in the device not booting into Safe Mode.
  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
  4. With Safe Mode enabled, ensure Airplane Mode is turned off then test device and app functionality.