Safe Mode on SH-07D, SH-09D, SH-10D and newer

You can boot the SH-10D and newer models * into Safe Mode.

The below instructions apply for all models that do not have a hardware MENU button, e.g.  SH-07D, SH-09D, SH-10D, and all newer models.

To enter Safe Mode:

1. Shut down the phone. Wait for 10-20 seconds.

2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button.

3. Press the POWER button to start the phone.

Do not release the VOLUME DOWN button until the phone has booted completely (the Home screen is loaded)!

You will see "SAFE MODE" in the lower left corner of the display.

Safe Mode can help you uninstall a problematic app that you have installed and is causeing you problems. It cannot help you root or update the phone's firmware.

* This combination should work on ALL Sharp Androids. However, models that have a hardware MENU button can also use the MENU + POWER combination.