Each of us once had a problem with a smartphone. Sometimes it's just a temporary slowdown, but it also happens that the device practically stops working. Manufacturers predicted such situations and equipped our phones with a special emergency mode, which helps in the diagnosis of system problems.
How does the emergency mode work?
In this mode, the phone starts without any additional applications. Only those that were factory installed are left. Thanks to this, we can check if the problem causes the system or maybe an application that we have recently installed.
Only basic functions work in emergency mode: ringing, text messages, camera, flashlight or calendar. You won't run Facebook or others application from the Play or App Store. This is a deliberate limitation – Thanks to it, it is easier to locate the source of the problem.
When is it worth using it?
Emergency mode will be useful in several situations:
- The phone suddenly hung or works much slower than usual
- The battery discharges much faster than usual
- The applications close themselves or do not want to start
- The touch screen reacts badly to the touch
- You suspect you caught the virus
How to turn on the emergency mode?
In Android phones, the matter is simple. Hold the power button and then hold the “Turn off” option for a long time. Will appear question for launching the emergency mode. You can also turn off your phone and hold the volume button when re -starting.
There is no classic emergency mode on iPhones, But you can use the recovery mode or DFU mode that help in repairing the system.
What next?
If the phone works normally in emergency mode, The culprit is probably one of the installed applications or a failed system update. Start by removing recently downloaded programs. If that doesn't help, you can consider reset for factory settings.
When problems occur even in emergency mode, the matter is more serious. This can mean a hardware fault and a visit to the site.
How to turn off the emergency mode?
This is the simplest part – Just restart the phone. In both Android and IS IOS, ordinary restart turns the emergency mode and restores the normal operation of the device.