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

(Topic created on: 29-11-2024 01:55 AM)
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FixMyS22Ultra
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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

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CARLITOSWAY1997
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Looks like you can email the CEO of Samsung at this link

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sreenira
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Did this from the indian website. 0 use. They just called me and closed the ticket. ***** of the first order. 

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rhythmdunn
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  • I can't imagine a company as big as Samsung requiring customers to pay an exorbitant amount of money to fix their product. That's crazy! But thankfully my S22 is working great — fingers crossed it stays that way ! I hope it works out for you guys who are having this trouble. xo
sreenira
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My reco would be to immediately exchange your S22 for a S24/S25 if you get a good discount or some other brand altogether like Apple so that you don't get into this issue as us. 

I'm glad that your phone is working fine. Thank you for the comment! 

sreenira
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I'm going to raise again tomorrow. I'm going to keep raising this issue until they atleast own up the issue. Reckless attitude. 

Alexxis
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I had similar issue with my s22ultra on the stateside. One minute worked fine, then screen froze and when attempted to reboot ot went in the boot loop until fully discharged the battery. I called SamsungCare+ and they sent me to a shop. Same thing, the guys there stated it is the motherboard.  I called again Care+ and after talking withe 10 different folks for hours, they sent me a replacement.  I was lucky, still had 3 months in the contract. 

Cait142
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I had the same issue, phone bought in the UK but I am living in Canada. Samsung were not helpful at all and accepting no responsibility so I took it to a repair shop and they fixed it for $330. Not ideal because I also saw all these posts online with people with the same issue. I am happy it's fixed now but will not be getting another samsung when this dies on me. A flagship phone should not fail like that after 2 years of use. 

Alexxis
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 I wanted to add that had experience with Apple support because my family favors iPhone, and their support is infinite better than Samsung's.

AvantQuattro
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Portland, OR here with a bricked S22U 2mos ago after 6.1 update. Had the phone 2 1/2 years with zero issue until the update; the phone started heating up a lot in the upper left btwn the antennae bands, just with normal use. Then, one day....froze, then bootloop. I also tried everything short of replacing main board with cache clears, factory reset, even backloading the UI...all btwn stints in the freezer so it would even just work for a few minutes. 

Not only am I out a phone, I was also out any trade-in credit I had hoped to get when finally upgrading early next year. I had to pay full effing price for a new phone.