"Safe Mode" (or "Safe Boot" on Macs) is a staple of most modern operating systems. (Apple's iOS, with its tightly controlled "walled garden" approach to software installation that theoretically ...

When you're in Safe Mode on your phone or tablet, some apps on your home screen are grayed out, and your app drawer may be empty. However, your data is safe. If you turn off Safe Mode without changing ...

You can turn off Safe Mode on Android by simply restarting your phone. You can also exit Safe Mode through the notification panel, but this doesn't work on all phones ...

Safe Mode helps you identify and resolve problems with your Android device. For example, it can remove viruses and malware ...

You’re here because you’re wondering how to escape the prison that Safe Mode puts your Android phone in. Safe Mode was designed for the technically-apt users to troubleshoot their phones and ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...