Is this something that was hiding from me in plain sight?

[Fiddle_]

Safe Mode somehow enabled while trying to enter to recovery mode

[jamesrred · Accepted solution]

You must have mistakenly pressed the Volume Down button instead of the Volume Up button when you tried entering recovery. This wouldn't boot with the wrong key presses, just a slight error maybe! Just restart and you're out of Safe Mode.

Also, to access the Recovery Mode, plug your phone into a computer or insert the included USB-C headset into your device and press the Volume Up + Power Button for a few seconds.

[SamsungRightCare]

Hello Fiddle_,

Thank you for reaching out to us. 

I fully comprehend your frustration whenever you attempt to do Safe mode but are unable to do so because you are unsure of what to do next. 

Cheer up, we care and we are here to help you.

Proper Safe Mode operation for your Samsung Galaxy device as follows:

• Long-press the power button to launch the power menu.
• Now long-press on the 'Power off' menu until a window appears.
• Tap 'Yes' on the screen to reboot into Safe Mode.

For more assistance, you may contact us on our online Samsung support channels below.

https://samsung-livechat.sprinklr.com/seao/ph/index.html 

https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/contact/#onlinesupport  

Or Contact our Samsung direct hotline numbers below.

#GALAXY or #425299 [Mobile Phones & Tablets]

Available 24/7

1-800-10-7267864 [All Product, Toll Free, PLDT]

1-800-8-7267864 [All Product, Toll Free, Globe]

84222111 [All Product, Landline]

Daily (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)

If the problem persists, immediately bring your device to nearest Samsung Authorized Service Center.

https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/service-center/

Hope this content is helpful and your problem gets solved.

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