Restart your Galaxy phone regularly to prevent it from slowing down or freezing

Last Update date : Mar 13. 2024

If your phone's response has slowed down or freezes intermittently, you can visit a Samsung service center for help, but restart first to see if that solves the problem. Check out the guide below for more details.

Make restarting your Galaxy phone a daily habit

Periodic restarting can prevent problems with your Galaxy phone. If your phone suddenly freezes or your phone is too slow, try restarting your phone first. The issue can sometimes be resolved just by restarting the phone. It is recommended to restart periodically to see if that solves the problem before visiting the Samsung service center.

How to automate periodic restarts

Galaxy phones can be set to automatically restart periodically. Follow the steps below to activate the Auto restart at set times feature.

Step 1. Open Settings, and then select Battery and device care.

Step 2. Tap the More options (the three vertical dots).

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Step 3. Select Automation.

Step 4. Tap Auto restart at set times.

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Step 5. Set the Schedule. Your phone will restart automatically within 1 hour of the time you set.

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Your phone will only restart when:

  • The screen is off.
  • The phone isn't being used. 
  • The battery is above 30%.
  • SIM card lock is off.

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