Android Keeps Restarting Randomly After Startup

Quick Answer

If your Android phone reaches the lock screen or Home screen and then restarts unexpectedly, first remove its case and connected accessories, check for scheduled automatic restarts, install available app and system updates, and confirm that storage is not nearly full. Next, test the phone in Safe Mode. If the restarts stop there, a downloaded app is likely involved. Stop immediately if the phone is swollen, dangerously hot, liquid-damaged, or producing an unusual smell.

This guide is for random restarts that happen after Android has started. If the phone repeatedly restarts before reaching the lock screen, use the boot-loop guide instead.

Safety Check

Turn the phone off, disconnect the charger, and stop troubleshooting if you notice:

• A swollen battery
• A lifting screen or back panel
• Smoke or sparks
• A burning or chemical smell
• Extreme or rapidly increasing heat
• Liquid inside the phone
• Visible corrosion
• A melted charging connector or cable
• An exposed or damaged battery
• Repeated shutdowns accompanied by heat or odor

Do not continue charging or testing a visibly damaged phone.

Back up important data as soon as possible if the phone remains stable long enough. Repeated restarts can interrupt file transfers, updates, backups, and other processes.

Choose the Symptom That Matches

What happens	Does this guide apply?	Next safe step
The phone reaches the lock screen or Home screen and restarts later	Yes	Check the trigger, updates, storage, and Safe Mode
The phone restarts before reaching the lock screen	No	Use the startup-logo or boot-loop guide
The phone restarts only while connected to one charger	Partly	Test a known-working compatible charger and cable
The phone restarts at approximately the same scheduled time	Partly	Check automatic restart or device-care settings
The phone restarts after installing or updating an app	Yes	Test Safe Mode and remove the recent app
The phone restarts during gaming, navigation, recording, or other demanding use	Yes	Check temperature, power, updates, and available storage
The phone restarts when moved, pressed, or lightly bumped	Hardware inspection may be needed	Remove the case, check the buttons, and stop if instability continues
The phone becomes dangerously hot, swollen, or smells unusual	No DIY troubleshooting	Turn it off and arrange professional inspection

Do not diagnose the cause from one symptom alone. These observations help select the correct test, but they do not identify a failed component with certainty.

1-Minute Safe Checks

Complete these checks before changing advanced settings:

1. Save current work and back up important data if the phone remains stable.
2. Remove the case if it touches the Power or Volume buttons.
3. Disconnect headphones, USB accessories, OTG adapters, external battery packs, and other connected devices.
4. Check whether the Power and Volume buttons move normally and release when pressed.
5. Note when the restarts happen:
   • At a specific battery percentage
   • While charging
   • During one app
   • At the same time each day
   • During heavy use
   • After a recent app or system update
6. Install available Android and app updates when the phone is stable enough.
7. Check available storage and remove unnecessary files if storage is nearly full.
8. Restart the phone normally and monitor it again.

Google warns that Android phones can begin having problems when less than 10% of storage remains free. It also recommends checking system updates, app updates, Safe Mode, accessories, and available storage when a phone restarts or crashes.

Fix 1: Remove the Case and External Accessories

SAFE FIRST CHECK

Use This When

Use this when:

• The restart began after installing a new case.
• A Power or Volume button feels difficult to press.
• The phone restarts while an external battery or USB device is connected.
• The restart happens when the phone is moved or placed in a pocket.
• A charger or accessory was connected when the problem began.

Why It May Help

A tight case or damaged accessory may press a hardware button, cover a sensor, interrupt charging, or trigger unexpected behavior.

Removing external factors is a low-risk way to determine whether the restart is being caused outside the Android operating system.

Google recommends removing cases, external battery packs, and other accessories during restart troubleshooting and checking that accessories do not touch the phone’s buttons or cover its sensors.

Steps

1. Turn the phone off if it remains stable long enough.
2. Remove the case.
3. Disconnect:
   • Chargers
   • Headphones
   • USB devices
   • OTG adapters
   • External battery packs
   • Other connected accessories
4. Press and release the Power and Volume buttons once.
5. Check that each button moves freely and returns to its normal position.
6. Turn the phone on without the case or accessories.
7. Use it normally and check whether the random restarts return.
8. Reconnect accessories one at a time only after the phone remains stable.

Expected Result

The phone may stop restarting after an interfering case or accessory is removed.

What the Result Means

• If the restarts stop without the case, check whether the case presses a button or prevents normal heat dissipation.
• If the restarts return only after reconnecting one accessory, stop using that accessory until it has been checked or replaced.
• If a button remains stuck, do not repeatedly force it. Arrange professional inspection.
• If the phone continues restarting with no accessories connected, proceed to the next fix.

Fix 2: Check for Scheduled or Automatic Restarts

CONDITIONAL STEP

Use This When

Use this when the phone restarts:

• At approximately the same time
• While the screen is off
• While the phone is idle
• Overnight
• Without unusual heat, app crashes, or battery changes

Why It May Help

Some manufacturers provide an automatic restart or device-optimization feature. When enabled, the phone may restart periodically under certain conditions.

A scheduled restart is normal behavior and does not necessarily indicate a software or hardware fault.

Samsung Galaxy Example

Current Samsung Galaxy software may include an automatic restart option under Device Care or Auto Optimization. The exact menu path varies by model and software version. Samsung documents that automatic restarts can occur while the phone is not being used.

1. Open Settings.
2. Open Device care or Battery and device care.
3. Look for Auto optimization, Automation, or a similar menu.
4. Open Auto restart or Auto restart at set times.
5. Review whether automatic restarting is enabled.
6. Disable it temporarily or change its schedule.
7. Monitor the phone.

Other Android Manufacturers

Search the phone’s Settings app for:

• Auto restart
• Scheduled restart
• Automatic optimization
• Device care
• Scheduled power on/off

Do not assume that every Android phone has this feature.

Expected Result

The unexplained restart may stop after the automatic restart setting is disabled or rescheduled.

What the Result Means

If the phone restarts only according to the configured schedule, the behavior was probably intentional.

If the restarts occur at unrelated times, continue troubleshooting.

Fix 3: Install Android and App Updates

OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED STEP

Use This When

Use this when:

• The problem began after an Android update.
• The phone has pending system updates.
• Apps have not been updated recently.
• Restarts occur while using one or more apps.
• The phone remains stable long enough to complete updates.

Why It May Help

A current system or app update may contain stability, compatibility, or crash corrections.

An update does not guarantee that the restart problem will stop, especially when the cause is physical damage, unstable power, or another hardware condition.

Before Updating

• Back up important data.
• Connect to stable Wi-Fi.
• Make sure the battery has sufficient charge.
• Keep the phone connected to a compatible charger when recommended.
• Do not interrupt an update after installation begins.

Update Android

1. Open Settings.
2. Open System, Software update, or the equivalent menu.
3. Tap Check for updates, Software update, or Download and install.
4. Install available official updates.
5. Allow the phone to restart when prompted.

Menu names vary by manufacturer.

Update Installed Apps

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps & device.
4. Open Updates available.
5. Update the apps most closely connected to the restart pattern, or update all available apps.
6. Check the manufacturer’s app store when the phone uses one for system applications.
7. Restart the phone after the updates finish.

Google includes Android and app updates in its official troubleshooting path for randomly restarting or crashing phones.

Expected Result

The phone may remain stable after the relevant system or app correction is installed.

What the Result Means

If the restarts stop, an outdated or incompatible software component may have contributed.

If the restarts began immediately after an update and no newer update is available, continue with Safe Mode. Do not install an older or unofficial firmware package.

Fix 4: Free Storage Space

SAFE FIRST CHECK

Use This When

Use this when:

• Internal storage is nearly full.
• Apps fail to update.
• The camera cannot save files.
• The phone has become slow or unstable.
• The restart problem appeared as storage became full.

Why It May Help

Android and installed apps need available storage for updates, temporary files, databases, and normal system operations.

Google states that a phone can begin having problems when less than 10% of its storage remains free. This threshold is a troubleshooting indicator, not proof that low storage caused the restart.

Steps

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Storage or the manufacturer’s equivalent menu.
3. Check the amount of available internal storage.
4. Delete files you no longer need, such as:
   • Large downloads
   • Duplicate videos
   • Offline media
   • Unused apps
   • Unnecessary installation files
5. Empty the device’s Trash or Recycle Bin when appropriate.
6. Move important photos and videos to a verified backup location before deleting local copies.
7. Restart the phone.
8. Monitor whether the random restarts continue.

Do not install a third-party “RAM booster,” “phone cleaner,” or “system repair” app merely to free storage. Use Android’s or the manufacturer’s built-in storage tools.

Expected Result

The phone may become more stable after adequate storage is available.

What the Result Means

If stability returns after freeing storage, low storage may have contributed.

If the restarts continue, storage pressure alone was not sufficient to explain the problem. Continue to Safe Mode.

Fix 5: Test the Phone in Safe Mode

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Use This When

Use this when the phone reaches Android and remains on long enough to enter Safe Mode.

This is particularly useful when the restart began after:

• Installing an app
• Updating an app
• Installing a launcher
• Installing a cleaner or optimizer
• Installing a security app
• Installing a customization app
• Giving an app device-management or accessibility access

Why It May Help

Safe Mode temporarily disables downloaded apps while leaving core system software available.

If the phone stops restarting in Safe Mode, a downloaded app becomes a stronger explanation. If the restart continues, Safe Mode does not prove hardware failure; it only makes a downloaded-app explanation less likely.

Google specifically recommends Safe Mode for phones that restart themselves, freeze, crash, or run slowly. Safe Mode entry methods vary by manufacturer.

Before Entering Safe Mode

Safe Mode may temporarily remove some Home-screen widgets. Take a screenshot of the Home screen first when practical.

Steps

1. Find the official Safe Mode instructions for the exact manufacturer and model.
2. Enter Safe Mode using the documented method.
3. Confirm that Safe Mode or the manufacturer’s equivalent indicator appears.
4. Use the phone long enough to cover the conditions that normally trigger a restart.
5. Avoid testing dangerous conditions such as extreme heat or damaged charging equipment.
6. Record whether the restart occurs.
7. Restart the phone normally to exit Safe Mode.

Do not assume that one universal Safe Mode button procedure works on every Android phone.

Expected Result

One of two outcomes should occur:

• The phone remains stable in Safe Mode.
• The phone continues restarting in Safe Mode.

What the Result Means

If the phone remains stable:
A downloaded app is likely involved. Continue to the next section and remove recent apps one at a time.

If the phone still restarts:
A downloaded app becomes less likely. The result does not confirm a system-software or hardware diagnosis. Continue with the power, temperature, and manufacturer-diagnostic checks.

Fix 6: Remove Recently Installed or Updated Apps

CONDITIONAL STEP

Use This When

Use this only when the phone remains stable in Safe Mode or when the restart clearly began after installing or updating an app.

Why It May Help

Removing one suspected app at a time allows you to determine whether the restart returns without that app.

Removing many apps at once makes the result harder to interpret.

Steps

1. Restart the phone normally.
2. Make a list of apps installed or updated shortly before the problem began.
3. Start with the app that has the strongest timing connection.
4. Open Settings.
5. Tap Apps.
6. Select the suspected app.
7. Tap Uninstall.
8. Restart the phone normally.
9. Use the phone under ordinary conditions.
10. If the restart continues, remove the next relevant recent app.
11. Stop when:
    • The restarts stop, or
    • No relevant recently downloaded apps remain

Google recommends removing recently downloaded apps one at a time and restarting normally after each removal.

Expected Result

The phone may remain stable after the conflicting app is removed.

What the Result Means

If the restarts stop after one app is removed and return when that app is reinstalled, that result strongly supports an app conflict.

Do not immediately reinstall the suspected app. Check for a newer version or contact its developer.

If the phone continues restarting after all relevant recent apps are removed, continue to the power and temperature checks.

Fix 7: Check Whether Restarts Follow Power or Temperature

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Use This When

Use this when the phone restarts:

• At a particular battery percentage
• While connected to a charger
• When unplugged
• During gaming, recording, navigation, or another demanding activity
• After becoming unusually hot
• When lightly moved or bumped

Why It May Help

A repeatable connection between restarts and battery level, charging, movement, or temperature can help separate general software instability from a possible power, button, battery, or physical issue.

The pattern does not identify the exact failed component.

Steps

1. Record the battery percentage immediately after each restart.
2. Note whether the charger was connected.
3. Stop using any charger or cable that is:
   • Melted
   • Frayed
   • Corroded
   • Loose
   • Unusually hot
4. If restarts occur only while charging, test one known-working compatible charger, cable, and wall outlet.
5. Remove the case and check that no button is being pressed.
6. Let the phone cool naturally if it is unusually warm.
7. Do not place the phone in a refrigerator or freezer.
8. Reduce demanding use while monitoring it.
9. Stop the test if the heat becomes extreme or rises rapidly.
10. Use the manufacturer’s official battery or device diagnostic when one is available.

Samsung Galaxy Diagnostic Example

Supported Galaxy phones can use the Samsung Members app to run device and battery diagnostics. Samsung states that its diagnostic tools can test multiple phone functions and may allow an error report with system logs to be submitted. Availability and menu names vary by model, software version, account, and region.

1. Open Samsung Members.
2. Tap Support.
3. Open Phone diagnostics or View tests.
4. Run the relevant battery or full-device test.
5. Follow the result and service recommendations.
6. Submit an error report promptly after a restart when the feature is available.

Expected Result

You may identify a repeatable condition associated with the restart.

What the Result Means

• If the phone restarts only with one charger or cable, stop using that accessory.
• If it restarts at inconsistent battery percentages, shuts down unexpectedly, or receives a weak or bad official battery diagnostic result, professional battery inspection becomes more appropriate.
• If it restarts only during dangerous heat, stop testing and arrange service.
• If it remains stable after cooling, temperature may have contributed, but that does not establish why the phone overheated.

Data-Erasing Last Resort

DESTRUCTIVE LAST RESORT

Consider a Factory Reset Only When

A factory reset may be reasonable only when all relevant conditions are satisfied:

• The restart affects the phone broadly rather than one app.
• Android and app updates have been installed when available.
• Adequate storage has been restored.
• Cases and accessories have been removed.
• Scheduled restart settings have been checked.
• Safe Mode and recent-app testing have been completed.
• Charging, battery, heat, liquid, and physical-damage possibilities have been considered.
• Important data has been backed up.
• You know the Google Account and screen-lock credentials.
• The phone can remain powered long enough to complete the reset safely.
• The phone has no swelling, liquid damage, smoke, odor, or dangerous heat.

Google recommends trying other troubleshooting steps before resetting and warns that a factory reset erases local phone data and removes installed apps and their data.

What Will Be Erased

A factory reset removes locally stored:

• Apps
• App data
• Accounts
• Settings
• Messages not backed up
• Downloads
• Photos and videos stored only internally
• Other local documents

Data already backed up to a Google Account or another verified service may be restored later.

Before Resetting

Confirm that you know:

• A Google Account currently used on the phone
• Its password
• The phone’s PIN, pattern, or password
• Where the backup is stored
• How to reconnect to Wi-Fi or mobile data during setup

Google advises waiting 24 hours before resetting when the Google Account password was recently changed.

Steps

Because the phone can reach Android, use the normal Settings-based reset method instead of Recovery Mode when possible:

1. Back up important data.
2. Charge the phone sufficiently.
3. Open Settings.
4. Search for Factory reset, Erase all data, or the manufacturer’s equivalent option.
5. Read every warning.
6. Confirm only when permanent local data loss is acceptable.
7. Allow the reset to complete without interruption.
8. Complete initial setup.
9. Do not immediately restore every app.
10. Test the phone first with only essential setup completed.
11. Restore apps gradually.

Expected Result

The phone may remain stable before third-party apps and settings are restored.

What the Result Means

If the phone is stable after the reset but starts restarting after one app is restored, that app becomes a stronger explanation.

If the phone restarts before any downloaded apps are restored, a downloaded-app explanation becomes less likely.

A factory reset cannot repair:

• A swollen or worn battery
• Liquid damage
• A physically stuck button
• A damaged charging connector
• Impact damage
• Another hardware fault

Do not repeatedly factory reset the phone if the first completed reset does not change the result.

Advanced Manufacturer-Specific Support

ADVANCED MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC PROCEDURE

Do not install generic firmware or use random flashing software for an unspecified Android phone.

When random restarts continue after the safe checks:

1. Identify the exact manufacturer and model.
2. Visit the manufacturer’s official regional support site.
3. Look for:
   • Official device diagnostics
   • Error-report tools
   • Known-issue notices
   • Current software updates
   • Model-specific repair or recovery instructions
4. Confirm whether the procedure erases data.
5. Confirm model, region, carrier, and software compatibility.
6. Follow only the manufacturer’s documented process.
7. Arrange authorized service when no suitable consumer procedure exists.

Do not:

• Download unofficial firmware.
• Install firmware intended for a similar model.
• Unlock the bootloader as routine troubleshooting.
• Use copied ADB or Fastboot commands without model verification.
• Interrupt an official update or recovery process.
• Assume failed software troubleshooting proves a motherboard problem.

When the Problem May Be Hardware-Related

Professional inspection becomes more appropriate when:

• The phone restarts at inconsistent battery percentages.
• It shuts down despite showing substantial charge.
• It restarts when moved or lightly bumped.
• A Power or Volume button remains stuck.
• It becomes dangerously hot during light use or while idle.
• The battery is swollen.
• The back panel or screen is lifting.
• The charging port is loose, burned, or corroded.
• The problem began after liquid exposure.
• The problem began after a significant drop.
• The phone restarts in Safe Mode.
• It restarts before downloaded apps are restored after a completed factory reset.
• An official manufacturer diagnostic reports a battery or device problem.

These observations support a hardware possibility, but they do not identify a specific battery, storage component, charging circuit, or motherboard fault without professional testing.

Samsung notes that frequent unexpected shutdowns, rapid battery drain, and charging problems can justify battery diagnostics, while also warning that background apps or system load may produce similar symptoms.

When to Stop DIY Troubleshooting

Stop and arrange professional inspection when:

• The battery is swollen.
• The screen or back panel is lifting.
• The phone produces smoke, sparks, or an unusual smell.
• It becomes dangerously hot.
• Liquid or corrosion is visible.
• A button is physically stuck.
• The phone restarts when lightly moved or bumped.
• It cannot remain powered during a backup, update, or reset.
• An official diagnostic recommends service.
• The phone still restarts before apps are restored after a factory reset.
• The problem began after substantial impact or liquid exposure.
• Important data cannot be safely backed up.

Do not continue repeating resets, Safe Mode tests, or charging tests when physical warning signs are present.

Common Mistakes

Calling a Boot Loop a Random Restart

This guide applies only when Android reaches the lock screen or Home screen before restarting.

A phone that continually restarts before the lock screen needs the boot-loop troubleshooting path.

Declaring an App Responsible Without Safe Mode Testing

An app becomes more likely when the restarts stop in Safe Mode. The restart symptom alone does not prove an app conflict.

Assuming Safe Mode Proves Hardware Failure

Continued restarts in Safe Mode make downloaded apps less likely. They do not identify the actual cause.

Ignoring Scheduled Restarts

A manufacturer’s automatic restart feature can look like a fault, particularly when the restart occurs overnight or at a consistent time.

Clearing a Recovery Cache Without Model Verification

Not every Android phone has a cache-partition option. Do not enter Recovery Mode or choose unfamiliar options merely because another phone provides them.

Factory Resetting Too Early

A reset erases local data and should follow safe app, update, storage, accessory, and power checks.

Restoring Every App Immediately After a Reset

Restoring all apps at once may reintroduce the same problem and make the responsible app difficult to identify.

Installing Unofficial Firmware

Incorrect or unofficial firmware can cause data loss, security problems, or failure to start.

Buying Diagnostic Tools Before Basic Testing

USB power meters, battery testers, repair kits, and opening tools are not necessary for the normal beginner troubleshooting path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources

Official sources checked: July 25, 2026

Google Android Help

Page: Fix an Android device that’s restarting or crashing

Direct verified URL: https://support.google.com/android/answer/7664448?hl=en

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Troubleshooting random restarts, shutdowns, and constant restarting
• Checking Android updates
• Checking available storage
• The warning that problems may begin when less than 10% of storage remains free
• Updating installed apps
• Safe Mode temporarily disabling downloaded apps
• Removing recently downloaded apps one at a time
• Removing cases, external battery packs, and accessories
• Factory-reset data-loss warnings

Scope limitation:

Settings, Safe Mode entry methods, and available options vary by phone and Android version.

Google Android Help

Page: Find problem apps by rebooting to safe mode on Android

Direct verified URL: https://support.google.com/android/answer/7665064?hl=en

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Safe Mode testing for phones that restart themselves
• Safe Mode temporarily disabling downloaded apps
• Manufacturer-specific Safe Mode entry
• A disappearing problem making a downloaded app more likely
• Removing recent apps one at a time

Scope limitation:

Safe Mode entry and exit methods vary by manufacturer. Some Home-screen widgets may be temporarily removed.

Google Android Help

Page: Reset your Android device to factory settings

Direct verified URL: https://support.google.com/android/answer/6088915?hl=en

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Trying other troubleshooting before resetting
• Factory reset erasing local data
• Backing up data
• Knowing the Google Account and screen-lock credentials
• Waiting after a recent Google Account password change
• Charging and network requirements
• Manufacturer-specific reset instructions

Scope limitation:

Reset menus and button procedures vary by manufacturer and Android version.

Samsung Philippines Support

Page: How to troubleshoot when your phone reboots repeatedly

Direct verified URL: https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/how-to-troubleshoot-when-your-phone-reboots-repeatedly

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Installing Samsung software updates
• Testing a Galaxy phone in Safe Mode
• Downloaded apps as a possible restart cause
• Removing recently installed apps
• Factory reset as a later troubleshooting procedure

Scope limitation:

Applies to supported Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. Menu paths and screenshots vary by model and software version.

Samsung Philippines Support

Page: What to do if your Samsung Galaxy device turns off unexpectedly

Direct verified URL: https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/what-to-do-if-your-samsung-galaxy-device-turns-off-unexpectedly

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Removing cases that may cover hardware buttons
• Checking that the Power or Side button moves normally
• Checking the automatic restart feature
• Testing the device in Safe Mode
• Removing recently installed apps when Safe Mode resolves the problem

Scope limitation:

Applies only to supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Auto-restart menus and conditions vary by model and software version.

Samsung Philippines Support

Page: How to use Samsung Members Diagnostics

Direct verified URL: https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-samsung-members-diagnostics

URL status: Verified accessible on July 25, 2026

Supports:

• Running official phone diagnostic tests
• Testing individual device functions
• Submitting error reports
• Including recent system-log data with an error report

Scope limitation:

Requires a supported Samsung Galaxy device, Samsung Members availability, and Samsung Account verification. Menus vary by device and app version.

Related Guides

• Android Stuck on Logo or Boot Loop Before Lock Screen – Use this when the phone restarts before reaching the lock screen.
• Android Phone Black Screen or Not Turning On – Use this when the screen remains black or the phone shows no startup response.
• Android Battery Draining Fast Fix – Use this when rapid battery loss is the main symptom.
• Android Won’t Boot After Factory Reset – Use this when the startup failure began after a completed factory reset.

How This Guide Was Verified

Last technically checked: July 25, 2026

Research method:

The live 1MinuteTechFix article and related published guides were reviewed. Current Google Android Help and Samsung Philippines Support pages were opened, and their restart, Safe Mode, update, storage, automatic-restart, battery-diagnostic, and factory-reset guidance was checked. Clean direct URLs and scope limitations were reviewed before output.

Physically tested:

No official documentation reviewed.

Applies to:

Android phones that successfully reach the lock screen or Home screen and later restart unexpectedly.

Important limitation:

Safe Mode entry, automatic restart settings, update menus, battery diagnostics, reset controls, and service tools vary by manufacturer, model, region, carrier, and software version.

Data-loss risk:

None for accessory removal, scheduled-restart checks, updates, storage cleanup, Safe Mode, and official diagnostics. A factory reset erases locally stored data.

Final Steps

• Begin by removing the case and accessories, checking the buttons, and identifying whether the restart follows a time, app, battery level, charger, movement, or temperature pattern.
• Install available official system and app updates, and restore adequate storage.
• Use Safe Mode to determine whether downloaded apps are involved. Remove recent apps one at a time only when the Safe Mode result supports that path.
• Use a factory reset only after safer troubleshooting, data backup, credential verification, and physical-safety checks.
• Stop DIY troubleshooting when the phone has swelling, liquid damage, dangerous heat, a stuck button, unstable power, impact damage, or continued restarts before apps are restored after a factory reset.