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Google Pixel 8a <\/div><\/span> Power Up in Safe Mode<\/div><\/h1>

Safe mode is a diagnostic state on your Pixel 8a that only runs system apps so you can isolate if a third\u002Dparty app is causing freezing or slowness.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

An alternate method<\/a> is available if the device can be powered on and is responsive.<\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

With the device powered off, press and hold the
Power button<\/div><\/span> until the device vibrates then allow several seconds for the Googleâ„¢<\/span> logo to appear.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
With the Google logo onscreen, press and hold the
Volume down button<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Continue to hold the
Volume down button<\/div><\/span> until Safe mode appears in the lower\u002Dleft of the unlock screen then release.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
With Safe Mode enabled, ensure Airplane Mode is turned off<\/a> then test device and app functionality<\/a>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To exit Safe Mode, restart your device<\/a>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);