Is your Samsung Galaxy randomly restarting on its own? This problem can be caused by software issues, faulty apps, or hardware problems. Here are all the fixes to stop your Samsung from restarting.
Why Does Samsung Galaxy Keep Restarting?
Common causes include:
- A faulty or recently installed app
- Corrupted system cache
- Overheating
- Damaged or swollen battery
- Failed software update
Fix 1: Charge Your Samsung
A very low battery can cause random restarts. Plug your phone in and charge it to at least 20% before trying other fixes.
Fix 2: Remove Phone Case
Overheating causes random restarts. Remove your phone case and let your phone cool down for 10 minutes.
Fix 3: Boot in Safe Mode
- Press and hold the Power button
- Long press Power Off option
- Tap OK to enter Safe Mode
- If restarts stop in Safe Mode, a third party app is the cause
Fix 4: Find and Uninstall Problematic Apps
In Safe Mode:
- Go to Settings then Apps
- Sort by Recently Installed
- Uninstall apps installed around the time restarts started
Fix 5: Clear System Cache
- Turn off your Samsung
- Press and hold Power plus Volume Up
- Select Wipe Cache Partition
- Restart your device
Fix 6: Update All Apps
- Open Google Play Store
- Tap your profile icon
- Tap Manage Apps and Device
- Update all apps
Fix 7: Update Samsung Software
- Go to Settings then Software Update
- Tap Download and Install
- Install any available updates
Fix 8: Check Battery Health
- Open the Phone app
- Dial star hash 0 star hash
- This opens Samsung diagnostic mode
- Run a battery test to check health
Fix 9: Factory Reset
If nothing works, factory reset will solve most software causes.
- Backup your data to Samsung Cloud or Google Drive
- Go to Settings then General Management
- Tap Reset then Factory Data Reset
- Confirm and wait for the process to complete
Fix 10: Visit Samsung Service Center
If restarts continue after factory reset, the problem is hardware related. Visit an authorized Samsung service center to check the battery and motherboard.
Conclusion
Boot your Samsung in Safe Mode first to determine if an app is causing the restarts. This simple test will guide you to the right fix and save you a lot of time.