Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.5) - Power Up in Safe Mode
Safe mode is a diagnostic state on your Galaxy Tab A (10.5) that only runs system apps so you can isolate if a third-party app is causing freezing or slowness.
- With the device powered off, press and hold thePowerandVolume Down buttonsuntil the Samsung Galaxy Tab A screen appears.An alternate method is available if the device can be powered on and is responsive.
- When 'Samsung Galaxy Tab A' appears on the screen, release thePower buttonbut continue to hold theVolume down button.
- Continue to hold theVolume down buttonuntil 'Safe mode' appears in the lower-left of the unlock or Home screen then release.This may take up to 45 seconds.
- With Safe Mode enabled, test device and app functionality.