S22 Ultra Boot Loop Issues after 6.1 UI / Firmware update.

[FixMyS22Ultra]

Hi everyone,

I’m posting because the boot loop issue after the One UI 6.1 update is clearly widespread, and I want to gauge just how big this problem really is.

Is anyone else dealing with a bricked Galaxy S22 or a constant boot loop since the update? I keep seeing new posts about it almost every day.

My phone was working perfectly fine before the update. After installing it, it suddenly stopped working. Now, it’s stuck in a boot loop, and on the rare occasion it gets to the home screen, it crashes and starts looping again.

I’ve tried everything Samsung suggested: clearing the cache, factory resets—you name it. Nothing worked. I even had a Samsung repair tech come to my house. They suggested my motherboard needs to be replaced but refused to fix it under warranty because of a small, superficial crack on my screen (which can barely even be picked up by a camera).

This hairline crack has been there for over a year. It has nothing to do with the motherboard issue, and my touchscreen is working perfectly fine.

What’s even more frustrating is seeing countless others on Reddit, Samsung forums, Twitter, and beyond reporting the same problem—yet Samsung keeps denying responsibility and is shifting the blame onto the consumer.

If Samsung wants to argue that my phone’s reboot loop is caused by a tiny screen crack, then what about everyone else? What about all the other phones with the exact same issue across the globe with 0 screen and cosmetic damage - and the numerous motherboards they’ve already replaced? 

The pattern is obvious: this update has caused widespread failures and they are now charging for repairs wherever possible. I even have logs showing the update in question followed by recovery reboots immediately afterward.

It’s outrageous that a £1300 phone has failed in 23 months, and Samsung’s response is a £500+ repair quote for a phone which is laughably now only worth ~£400 brand-new. 

That said, I’d really like to hear from others, especially those in the UK but also worldwide, about how you’re handling this situation.

If your phone is out of warranty, you’ve been denied a warranty claim, or you’re experiencing this issue, please share your story. Adding your voice helps build a stronger case and puts more pressure on Samsung to finally take responsibility for this widespread problem.

P.S. If you’re experiencing this issue, and have read this far down - clicking “I have this problem too” under the title of this post may help raise awareness

[DRick80]

Try the freezer trick. Put it in a ziplock bag suck all the air out, put in the freezer. Should be much more stable in about an hour. If it doesn't work, turn Wi-Fi off and transfer everything manually to a USB drive. 

This is what I had to do. 

My replacement S22 just pushed the Android 15 UI 7.0 update! I was extremely scared but so far so good! Phone even seems to run faster! Fingers crossed!

[freggle]

Well android 15 is finally here with UI 7 for ultra s22 let's see if this fixes the problems! (I'm in UK for reference).

[FixMyS22Ultra]

Hey all, 

Sorry for the late reply. I have not kept up to date with the issue. My fix: 

I got in touch with Samsung CEO office. I cited consumer rights act 2015 - they refused - cited it again - they refused - kept going back and forth. 

Finally said I will take them to court (which I was fully prepared to do), sent all my evidence etc - asked for a deadlock letter and then they agreed to fix. 

This is just what happened in my scenario. Best of luck to everyone. 

[123jarno]

for me to s22 ultra last update RIP boot loop nothing works anymore only download mode and yes 460 euro to fix motherboard and subboard samsung is just joke sometimes 

[123jarno]

dont my is permently bricked after  one ui 7

[Members_aDtkjWp]

Yes, putting my S22 in the freezer and then in the refrigerator worked for me several times.
Today it worked for over 12 hours—a miracle! I was able to recover some data I hadn't yet backed up.
But I'm not kidding myself, and I've ordered a new phone.

[Henry Tan]

Was one of the victims of the bootloop. Had recommended many to email CEO and someone will reply, at least someone replied for the Singapore side. Phone was ok for 6 months after fix in Jan 2025. But 2 weeks ago the dreaded green line suddenly appeared. 

this time I brought the phone in. It seems a different situation. Few months back, the customer staff have no idea and insist we have to pay few hundred dollars to repair. 

this time round, the staff seemed prepared. Told me to pay labour fee of $50 sgd and they will take care of it.

1 week later. Phone screen fixed. Software updated. I actually did not update my phone for 6 months for fear of the same thing happening.

just posting here for those affected by same.

Keep going! 

Henry

p.s and yes after the green line I have switched to iPhone and not looking back. Typing this on my iPhone .

[Members_aDtkjWp]

My S22 Ultra worked just fine before the UI7 Update, now I have the bootloop issue too.

[DRick80]

Awesome to hear I was able to help at least one person recover data! But yes, you do need a new phone. It's only a temporary fix to be able to get your data off. So many people that I have seen have wiped their phones  and have lost all of their data. I wasn't going to stand for that! LOL

[raptor_claus]

This issue is still ongoing.  I received the update on my S22 Ultra just a few days ago and started getting the bootloop issue withing a couple hours of the update.  I had no issues prior and my phone is in excellent condition.  Samsung is still refusing to take accountability and do anything for this.  If this is how Samsung does business, they will no longer have me as a customer.