This article shows you how to restart a computer, tablet or smartphone in normal mode after using the "safe mode" of the operating system. The latter is a mode of operation in which the computer or mobile device uses the minimum number of drivers and programs to be able to perform basic functions. This scenario is very useful for resolving software compatibility issues or for removing a virus. Remember that you should exit "Safe Mode" only after the problem has been completely resolved.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Windows systems
Step 1. Restart your computer
Access the menu Start clicking the icon
select the button Stop characterized by the icon
and choose the option Reboot the system. In most cases, this step is sufficient to exit safe mode and restart the computer in normal mode.
If the system restarts automatically in "safe mode", continue reading the article
Step 2. Access the "Start" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located at the bottom left of the desktop.
Step 3. Type the system configuration keywords into the "Start" menu
This will perform a full search for the "System Configuration" app within the entire computer.
Step 4. Select the System Configuration icon
It features a miniature computer monitor and should appear at the top of the results list. This will bring up the "System Configuration" window.
Step 5. Go to the General tab
It is located in the upper left corner of the window.
Step 6. Select the "Normal Startup" radio button
It is located at the top of the window.
Step 7. Now go to the Boot Options tab
It is located at the top of the window.
Step 8. Uncheck the "Safe Mode" checkbox
It is located at the bottom left of the "Startup Options" tab. When the indicated check button is unchecked the system will boot into normal mode.
Step 9. Now press the Apply buttons successively And OK.
Both are located in the lower right corner of the window. This step is necessary to ensure that the new changes are saved and applied so that the computer does not restart in "safe mode".
Step 10. Shut down your system
Access the menu Start clicking the icon
select the button Stop characterized by the icon
and choose the option Shut down the system. The computer will be shut down completely.
Step 11. Leave the device off for a few minutes
This step is to make sure that the computer turns off completely and that the system cached data is updated.
Step 12. Now turn on your computer
Press the "Power" button to turn on the device. After the operating system has completed the boot process, "Safe Mode" should no longer be active.
If your computer continues to boot in "safe mode", it is very likely that you will need to seek help from a professional technician who can diagnose and fix the problem to fix the problem
Method 2 of 4: Mac
Step 1. Restart your Mac
Access the "Apple" menu by clicking the icon
select the option Restart … and, when prompted, press the button Restart. In most cases, this step is sufficient to exit "safe mode" and restart the computer in normal mode.
If the system is automatically rebooted into "safe mode", continue reading the article
Step 2. Make sure the ⇧ Shift key on your Mac keyboard is not stuck
"Safe mode" is automatically loaded when you hold down the ⇧ Shift key while restarting the system. For this reason, if the key is stuck, you won't be able to restart your Mac in normal mode.
If the ⇧ Shift key is stuck, remove it from your keyboard and try restarting your Mac. If even then the system starts up in "safe mode", read on
Step 3. Shut down your Mac
Access the "Apple" menu by clicking the icon
select the option Switch off… and, when prompted, press the button Switch off.
Step 4. Turn on your Mac again
Press the appropriate "Power" button to start. It should be located somewhere on the keyboard (in the case of a laptop) or the monitor (if you are using an iMac).
Step 5. Immediately hold down the key combination ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + P + R
Do this immediately after pressing the Mac's "Power" button.
Step 6. Press and hold the indicated key combination until your Mac emits a second startup beep
This step should take approximately 20 seconds. During this time the Mac will appear at startup.
If your Mac does not emit the characteristic start-up beep, wait until the Apple logo appears on the screen for the second time
Step 7. Wait for the computer to complete the startup procedure
This procedure is used to clear the contents of the Mac's NVRAM where some system settings are stored. Once your Mac has completed the boot process it should be operating in normal mode.
If your computer is unable to boot into normal mode, you will need to rely on a professional technician who can diagnose and fix the problem
Method 3 of 4: iPhone
Step 1. Determine if the iPhone is completely original or if it has been jailbroken
The original iOS devices do not come with a "Safe Mode" which means that if you are having a problem booting your original iPhone the cause cannot be traced back to this device functionality.
Step 2. Press and hold the iPhone's "Volume Down" and "Power" keys at the same time
This will force the device to restart in normal mode. You will need to hold down the indicated buttons for several minutes.
Step 3. As soon as the iOS device turns off you can release the buttons
You will need to perform this step when the iPhone screen turns off.
Step 4. Wait for the device to reboot
On the iPhone screen you will see the Apple logo appear which will remain visible for a period of time ranging from a few seconds to several minutes. When the phone has completed the start-up procedure it should work in normal mode.
Step 5. Try deleting any malfunctioning applications or modifications
If the iPhone does not boot normally and has been jailbroken, the cause of the problem is most likely due to a recently installed application. Try removing any apps, packages, or configuration changes you recently installed or made to restore normal device operation.
This step is also valid in the case of an original iPhone
Step 6. Restore the iPhone.
The best option to solve all the software problems of an iPhone is to restore it via backup. Remember that the iPhone has been jailbroken, restoring the device will return it to its original state.
If the iPhone is original, i.e. it has not been jailbroken, the solution to the problem may be to restore an older version of the operating system using a backup
Method 4 of 4: Android
Step 1. Use the notification panel
Swipe the screen from top to bottom to access the notification bar. At this point touch the voice Safe mode (or the similarly named option). This will disable Safe Mode and the device may reboot automatically.
It should be noted that not all Android devices are equipped with this option. If there is no entry in the notification bar Safe mode, continue reading.
Step 2. Restart your Android device
Press and hold the "Power" button, then select the item Restart from the context menu that appeared. In most cases the device will automatically restart in normal mode.
If your Android system keeps restarting in "safe mode", read on
Step 3. Perform a complete shutdown of the device
Turn off your smartphone and wait a few minutes before restarting it. Follow these instructions to perform the procedure:
- Press and hold the "Power" button;
- Tap the item Shutdown;
- Leave the device turned off for a few minutes.
Step 4. Restart your Android phone or tablet while holding the "Volume Down" button
After letting the device rest off for a few minutes, restart it by pressing and holding the "Power" and "Volume Down" buttons.
Step 5. Empty the device cache
This step removes all temporary files and data related to the startup procedure and installed apps present in the smartphone memory.
Step 6. Try removing the latest installed apps
The cause of the problem could be one of the applications you recently installed. To restore normal operation of the device, remove all apps you recently installed, then restart the system.
Step 7. Reset your Android device
If none of the proposed solutions worked, the only option left is to do a factory reset of the device. This procedure will delete all data stored within the smartphone memory, so before proceeding make sure you have an up-to-date backup of all your personal files and data.
If the problem has not been resolved and the device continues to restart in safe mode, you will need to enlist the support of a professional technician who can diagnose and fix the problem
Advice
- In almost any circumstance where you need to get out of an operating system's Safe Mode it is enough to reboot your device to ensure it restarts in normal mode.
- Before restarting your computer, consider disconnecting all unnecessary peripherals (for example, USB sticks, mice, chargers, etc.).
