How to Fix a Galaxy S26 Stuck in Boot Loop or Constantly Restarting

A Galaxy S26 that keeps restarting or gets stuck on the Samsung logo usually has a software issue, bad cache files, low storage, or an app conflict. Start with the safer fixes first and move to a reset only if necessary.

Method 1: Force restart the phone

This can clear a temporary boot failure.

1. Press and hold Volume Down and the Side key.
2. Keep holding until the device restarts.
3. Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears.

Method 2: Charge the phone before troubleshooting further

Low power can make boot problems worse.

1. Plug the phone into a charger.
2. Leave it charging for at least 30 minutes.
3. Try starting it again.

Method 3: Boot into Safe Mode

Safe Mode can reveal whether a third-party app is the cause.

1. Power on the phone.
2. When the Samsung logo appears, hold Volume Down.
3. Keep holding until Safe mode appears.
4. Uninstall suspicious apps.

Method 4: Wipe cache partition

Corrupted temporary files can cause repeat restarts.

1. Enter Recovery Mode.
2. Select Wipe cache partition.
3. Confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone.

Method 5: Check internal storage if the phone boots briefly

Very low storage can destabilize Android.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Battery and device care.
3. Tap Storage.
4. Delete unnecessary apps and files.
5. Restart the phone.

Method 6: Reset all settings

This may help if a broken system setting is causing startup issues.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General management.
3. Tap Reset.
4. Select Reset all settings.
5. Confirm the reset.

Method 7: Factory reset the device

This is often the most effective software fix for boot loops.

1. Back up your data if possible.
2. Enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe data/factory reset.
4. Confirm the reset.
5. Reboot after it finishes.

Method 8: Get professional help

If the phone still boot loops after a reset, a hardware issue is possible.

1. Contact Samsung support.
2. Visit a service center.
3. Request a full hardware check.