How to Remove Safe Mode on Infinix Phones in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide

Infinix phones have become very popular in Kenya because of their affordability and performance. However sometimes users may find their Infinix device goes into Safe Mode and you can’t access some features or apps. This may seem scary at first but Safe Mode is a troubleshooting tool that helps to identify and fix issues caused by third party apps. In this article we will show you how to remove Safe Mode on your Infinix phone, what is Safe Mode, why it happens and how to prevent it from happening again.

What is Safe Mode?

Safe Mode is a feature on Android devices including Infinix phones that boots the phone with only the basic system apps and services running. This helps you to identify if a third party app is causing the problem with your device. When Safe Mode is on, all third party apps are disabled and only the pre-installed apps are functional.

In Infinix phones, Safe Mode is useful when your phone is misbehaving, freezing, crashing or lagging as it disables the problematic apps and you can troubleshoot.

Why Does Infinix Phone Go Into Safe Mode?

Your Infinix phone can go into Safe Mode automatically or by user error. Here are the common reasons:

1. Faulty Apps: If a new app or software update is causing instability, Safe Mode will be triggered to help you identify the app.
2. Accidental Activation: Sometimes users accidentally press the wrong buttons or perform certain actions and the phone boots into Safe Mode.
3. Malfunctioning Hardware: Faulty hardware or a failing component can trigger Safe Mode.
4. System Glitches: A temporary software glitch or an OS error can cause the phone to restart in Safe Mode to fix any ongoing issues.

How to Remove Safe Mode on Infinix Phones

If your Infinix phone goes into Safe Mode, don’t panic. Disabling Safe Mode is easy and can be done in a few steps. Follow below:

Method 1: Restart Your Phone

In most cases restarting your Infinix phone will disable Safe Mode and get you back to normal mode. Follow these:

1. Press and Hold Power Button: Press and hold the power button on the right or back of your phone until the shutdown options appear on the screen.
2. Tap Restart: Select Restart.
3. Wait for the Phone to Reboot: The phone will shut down and will automatically restart. After the reboot the phone should go back to normal mode and Safe Mode should be disabled.

Method 2: Using the Notification Panel

If that doesn’t work try this:

1. Pull Down the Notification Bar: Swipe down from the top of your screen.
2. Look for Safe Mode Notification: You may see a notification that says your phone is in Safe Mode. Tap on that.
3. Tap Restart: Your phone will ask you to restart and exit Safe Mode. Tap Restart and wait for your phone to boot.

Method 3: Exit Safe Mode using Hardware Buttons

If the above methods don’t work, you can use the hardware buttons to exit Safe Mode. Follow these steps:

1. Power Off the Phone: Press the power button to turn off the phone.
2. Turn On the Phone Normally: Press the power button again to turn it on. Don’t press any other buttons as the phone boots up.
3. Check for Safe Mode: If you didn’t press any other buttons during the boot up process, your phone should boot normally.

Method 4: Factory Reset (Last Resort)

If your Infinix phone is still stuck in Safe Mode after trying the above methods, a factory reset may be needed. This will erase all your data and restore your device to its default settings. Make sure to backup your important data before doing a factory reset.

1. Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your Infinix phone.
2. Scroll Down and Tap on ‘System’:
3. Tap Reset: Tap on that.
4. Tap Factory Data Reset: Follow the prompts to do a factory reset and confirm you want to erase all data.
5. Wait for the Phone to Reset: The phone will reboot and start restoring to its default settings. This should remove any software glitches that caused the phone to enter Safe Mode.

How to prevent Safe Mode from coming back

1. Uninstall Problematic Apps: If you recently installed an app that might be causing the issue, uninstall it. Try to find out which app is causing your phone to enter Safe Mode. Look for apps that are consuming too much resources or behaving weirdly.
2. Update Your Apps and System: Make sure all your apps are updated. Developers often release bug fixes that resolves compatibility issues. Also update your phone’s operating system for better stability.
3. Check for System Glitches: If the phone keeps entering Safe Mode without any reason, try to do a software update or use the built-in diagnostic tools on your Infinix phone to check for software issues.
4. Don’t Accidentally Activate: Some users accidentally enter Safe Mode by pressing the wrong buttons during boot up. Don’t press the volume buttons when turning on your phone.