What To Do If Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Keeps Rebooting (12 Must-Try Solutions)

Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 might start rebooting suddenly due to various reasons. It could be due to a software glitch, an app causing instability, or even a hardware issue.

Here are some solutions you can try to fix the problem.

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Restart the Phone

Restarting your phone can often solve minor software glitches and errors.

1. Press and hold the power button.
2. Select the ‘Restart’ option.

Check and Manage Phone Storage

Insufficient storage can cause the phone to malfunction.

1. Go to Settings then tap Device Care.
2. Navigate to ‘Storage’.
3. Delete unnecessary files or apps to free up space.

Update All Apps

Outdated apps can cause instability. Thus, updating apps is likewise recommended. Here’s how:

1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Tap on ‘My apps & device’.
3. Update all apps.

Clear App Cache & Data

Clearing cache and data can resolve issues caused by corrupted files.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Navigate to ‘Apps’.
3. Select the problematic app and clear its cache and data.

Check for System Update

System updates often come with bug fixes.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Navigate to ‘Software update’.
3. Download and install any available updates.

Boot in Safe Mode

Safe mode can help identify if an app is causing the problem.

1. Press and hold the power button until the Samsung logo appears.
2. Immediately after releasing the Power key, press and hold the Volume down key.
3. Continue to hold the Volume down key until the device finishes restarting.

Uninstall and Re-install Problematic Apps

Some apps can cause the system to crash.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Navigate to ‘Apps’.
3. Select the problematic app and uninstall it.

When ready, you can reinstall the app from the Play Store.

Wipe Cache Partition

This can solve issues caused by corrupted system cache.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press and hold the volume up button and the power button.
3. Select ‘Wipe cache partition’.

Your phone will restart afterwards.

Factory Reset

A factory reset can resolve serious software issues. Remember to back up your data first.

1. Back up your data.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Navigate to ‘General management’.
4. Tap ‘Reset’.
5. Select ‘Factory data reset’.

Alternatively, you can perform a factory reset (hard reset) via Android system recovery.

Remove SIM Card

A faulty SIM card can cause the phone to reboot.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Re-insert the SIM card and turn on the phone.

Check for Hardware Defects

If the problem persists, there might be a hardware issue. In this case, take your phone to a professional technician.

Consider getting a replacement unit

If all else fails and your phone is still under warranty, consider getting a replacement unit from Samsung.

You may contact Samsung’s customer service for more information about availing a new replacement unit warranty.