Here in this article, you are going to find about the following topics,
- How To Access Safe Mode On Android
- How To Access Safe Mode On iPhone
- How To Access Safe Mode On Windows PC
- How To Access Safe Mode On MacBook
Safe Mode helps you diagnose issues with your devices.
According to Wikipedia Safe mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system (OS). It can also refer to a mode of operation by application software. Safe mode is intended to help fix most, if not all, problems within an operating system. It is also widely used for removing rogue security software.
In a simple word, Safe Mode starts your device in a basic state and disables all the third-party apps. In case you are having any issues with your device and you suspect that the issues are caused by any third-party apps or services in your device then launching your device in a safe mode can help you identify this.
For example: If you are facing any problem with your device but the issue is not showing in the safe mode then it is likely that the issue is caused by any third-party apps or services.
How To Access Safe Mode On Android?
- Press and hold the Power button on your phone.
- When you see the power off option, just hold on to it.
- When you see the Safe mode icon, Select it.
- Wait till your device opens in Safe Mode.
Note: To exit the Safe mode just shut down and restart the phone, your phone will start in normal mode.
How To Access Safe Mode On iPhone?
- Shut down your iPhone.
- Wait till your iPhone fully shuts down.
- Then press and hold the Power button to turn on the iPhone.
- Once the phone lights up press and hold the Volume Down button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
- You are done, if you have followed the above steps correctly then your iPhone will boot up in Safe mode.
Note: To exit the Safe mode just shut down and restart the iPhone, your iPhone will start in normal mode.
How To Access Safe Mode On Windows?
For Windows 11
- Select the Start Button.
- Select Settings.
- Select System.
- Select Recovery.
- Next to Advanced Startup Select Restart Now.
- Go to the Settings.
- Once you see the option screen select Troubleshoot.
- Select Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Select Restart.
- If it asks to enter the BitLocker recovery key, please Enter it.
- Once your PC restarts, Select 4 or press F4 to boot in Safe mode.
- In case you want to use Safe Mode with the internet then Select 5 or press F5.
For Windows 10
- Select the Start Button.
- Select Update & Security.
- Select Recovery.
- Then Under Advanced Startup, select Restart Now.
- Once you see the option screen select Troubleshoot.
- Select Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Select Restart.
- If it asks to enter the BitLocker recovery key, please enter it.
- Once your PC restarts, Select 4 or press F4 to boot in Safe mode.
- In case you want to use Safe Mode with the internet then Select 5 or press F5.
Note: To exit the Safe mode just restart your Windows PC.
How To Access Safe On MacBook?
The steps to access Safe mode for MacBook depend on the type of Mac you have.
To find what type of Mac you have just tap the Apple menu from the top and select About This Mac. If you see an item labelled Chip, followed by the name of the chip then this means that you have a Mac with Apple silicon. In case you see an item labeled Processor, followed by the name of an Intel processor then this means that you have a Intel Based Mac.
Steps To Access Safe Mode In Macbook If Have a Mac With Apple silicon
- Select the Apple menu from the top left.
- Select Shut Down.
- Wait till your Mac shuts down completely.
- Then press and hold the Power button until Loading startup options appear.
- Then Select the Volume key.
- Then tap and hold the Shift Key.
- Select Continue in Safe Mode.
Steps To Access Safe Mode In Intel-based Mac
- Select the Apple menu from the top left.
- Select Shut Down.
- Wait till your Mac shuts down completely.
- Then Power on your Mac.
- As your Mac powers on, tap and hold the Shift Key until you see the login window.
- Then Login.
- If it asks for login, consider doing it.
- Then see the menu bar for the Safe Boot option.
Note: To exit the Safe mode just restart your MacBook.
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