If a Samsung mobile restarts by itself, it is because there is a problem that needs to be solved. Otherwise, it would not do so. And, if you have come to this place, it is most likely because yours is having that problem. Luckily, here we will talk about it and tell you how to fix a Samsung phone that keeps restarting.
A phone that keeps restarting is a sign that something is wrong, no doubt about it. Except for some power-on/off programming, it should not restart itself under any circumstances. So if your device does this, It's time for you to do something about it to fix it., well there must be an error, bug or problem behind this. Let's see what it could be...
Next, we will tell you what to do to fix a Samsung phone that keeps restarting. We will also detail the most likely causes that can cause the phone to reboot itself at unexpected times and suddenly. Let's get to it.
Free up internal memory and RAM
When the internal memory of a Samsung mobile is full, it can present various failures, including unexpected restart, as well as sudden closing of applications and games, lagging and overheating. Therefore, We recommend keeping at least 20% free space, to avoid this type of problems, but especially, to solve the constant restart that your Samsung phone may be experiencing.
So, if your phone has an internal memory of 128 GB, you should leave a space of no less than 26 GB, which would be the 20% mentioned above. If it has a ROM of 256 GB, the recommended space to leave free would be about 52 GB.
It is also important to free up RAM from time to time., especially when it is very saturated and is at full capacity. This would prevent the Samsung phone from presenting the aforementioned failures. To do this, you must close the applications and games that are in the background, which are those that appear in the section Recent windows, which can be accessed by simply sliding your finger up from the bottom of the screen. When you enter this section, you must close the recent applications that appear there.
Update the software of your Samsung mobile
You should always keep your Samsung mobile updated, as this will help to eliminate all kinds of glitches and problems, which usually occur with faulty software versions. And one of these glitches could cause the phone to suddenly reboot, so a recent update would be the one to fix this problem.
To update the software on a Samsung mobile, do the following:
- Enter the device settings.
- Now go to Software update.
- If an update is available, click the update button. Download and install, and wait for the process to finish. This may take a few minutes, but the time will depend on the size of the update.
You can also schedule the update to install at a specific time, in case you don't want to install it right away.
Uninstall unofficial applications or those that have been downloaded through untrustworthy sites
Some apps are not safe and can cause major failures on a Samsung mobile. These usually come from untrusted app repositories and sites outside of Google. Therefore, It is best to download and install apps through the Play Store, for greater security.Doing so by other means may be risky and cause your phone to malfunction or reboot.
So, if you have already downloaded and installed apps from untrusted sites, The most you can do now is uninstall them, in order to see if the unexpected restart problem is solved. To do this, you just have to press and hold the app icon, and then press the option uninstall, without more.
After doing so, avoid re-downloading and installing apps on your Samsung phone through untrusted app repositories to avoid potential problems.
Disable auto power on/off
This option may be the cause of the sudden reboot on your Samsung mobile, so you should disable it. To do so, follow these steps:
- Sign in Adjustments
- Now go to the section Device care.
- Once there, tap on the three-dot button that appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Now click on the option Automatic action.
- In case the function is activated Automatic restart at defined times, just disable it.
If you can't find this section on your phone, it's likely that it doesn't have the scheduled power on/off feature.
Perform a hard reset (factory reset)
If you have reached this point and your Samsung mobile continues to restart itself, try doing a hard reset or, as it is commonly known in Spanish, a factory reset. Of course, keep in mind that, by doing so, all the information on the phone will be deleted, and this includes files, photos, videos, music, apps, games, associated accounts... So do this only as a last resort. The good thing is that it usually fixes any software errors, so it is very likely that this is the definitive solution to the sudden restart of the Samsung mobile.
Before making a hard reset On Samsung, it is advisable to make a backup of all data, in order to protect the information on the mobile. In this way, we will be sure to transfer the information back to the phone, once the factory reset has been successfully carried out. If you do not know how to make a backup on Samsung, take a look at this article.
That said, to make a hard reset On Samsung, you need to do the following:
- Go to the settings of your Samsung mobile.
- Now enter the section of General Administration.
- Select option Restore.
- Click on the option Reset to defaults o Reset to factory settings.
- Confirm the command to start the device reboot.
Take it to a specialized repair center
Ultimately, if nothing has worked so far, You must take your Samsung mobile to a specialized repair center to have a diagnosis made and the fault resolved.
If your phone is covered by insurance such as Samsung Care+, diagnosis and repair may be free. Otherwise, you will have to pay a fee.
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