How to Fix Galaxy S25 Stuck on Samsung Logo After Update

Galaxy S25 Stuck on Samsung Logo After Update usually means the boot process was interrupted, system cache is corrupted, or the phone cannot finish optimizing apps after the new firmware install.

For related help, also see How to Fix Galaxy S25 Black Screen After Update, How to Fix Galaxy S25 Ultra Boot Loop After Software Update, How to Fix Galaxy S25 Restarting Randomly After Update, and the Galaxy S25 hub.

Method 1: Leave the phone charging and wait

Some updates take longer than expected to rebuild apps and finish the first boot.

1. Connect the Galaxy S25 to its charger.
2. Leave it alone for at least 30 minutes.
3. See whether it moves past the Samsung logo on its own.

Method 2: Force restart the phone

A forced reboot can break a temporary startup freeze.

1. Press and hold Volume Down and the Side key together.
2. Keep holding until the phone restarts.
3. Watch if it boots normally after the restart.

Method 3: Wipe the cache partition

Boot files often recover once the bad system cache is removed.

1. Turn the phone off completely.
2. Boot into recovery mode.
3. Select Wipe cache partition, then reboot the system.

Method 4: Try Safe Mode

If a third-party app is preventing startup, Safe Mode may let the phone finish booting.

1. Attempt to boot into Safe Mode from the restart sequence.
2. If the phone boots, uninstall recently updated apps.
3. Restart normally afterward.

Method 5: Use recovery mode factory reset only if needed

If the Galaxy S25 stays stuck on the Samsung logo, the firmware install may be too damaged to recover without a reset.

1. Enter recovery mode again.
2. Choose Wipe data/factory reset only after backing up if possible.
3. Reboot and set the device up again.

If the problem continues after all of the steps above, visit the main Galaxy S25 page for more troubleshooting guides.