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

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.

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).

Step 3. Select Automation.

Step 4. Tap Auto restart at set times.

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

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.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your Samsung mobile, tablet, or wearables, you can send us a question in the Samsung Members app.

This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the 'How to use the Samsung Members app'.