29-11-2024 01:55 AM - last edited 13-12-2024 01:59 PM
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
26-03-2025 11:14 AM - last edited 26-03-2025 11:16 AM
26-03-2025 11:19 AM
26-03-2025 11:26 AM
Posted in India community : https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-S/S22-Ultra-Device-Failure-Post-Software-Update-Froze-and...
This issue is reported across the global, why there is no solution yet? Scared to buy any flag ship phones, which bricks and gives sudden surprises.
26-03-2025 11:29 AM
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Good bye to Samsung-- If this problem is not solved, i will never buy any products from Samsung and do not recommend to others.
26-03-2025 12:09 PM - last edited 26-03-2025 12:10 PM
28-03-2025 07:51 PM - last edited 28-03-2025 07:52 PM
Another victim to this new update. Updated a couple evenings ago, have noticed the phone getting slower and slower with every update. The next morning tried to open a video and it crashed then bootlooped for hours, reached the Lock Screen a few times but it would crash before I could try to reset the phone. The phone won’t turn on, won’t even charge now. I’ve contacted Samsung and they're collecting my phone to inspect and potentially repair if it’s deemed a manufacturer fault. Will update when something happens, been left without a phone now.
29-03-2025 09:22 PM
It looks like I'm in the same boat as many others here. After updating my S22 to the latest update (6.1.1 February 2025 Security Update) about a week ago, I noticed significant performance issues, and a then a few days later, my phone froze during a work call, rebooted and went into a boot loop.
I took it to a Samsung store today, and like others have reported, the technician wasn't able to connect to the phone and explained the motherboard needs to be replaced. The cost to replace the motherboard is ~$600 CAD. After declining the repair, a sales rep tried to sell me an S25 Ultra. No thanks.
I tried visiting another nearby Samsung authorized repair centre, and before I could finish explaining the issue, a technician immediately asked, "Is it an S22?". He mentioned they've seen a surge of S22 users coming in with performance and boot loop issues since the update and admitted it was likely caused by the latest software update. Unfortunately, they couldn't provide a solution either (other than a motherboard replacement).
I've asked the Samsung store to escalate the issue, but I'm not holding my breath. If this really is a widespread problem triggered by the update, Samsung needs to acknowledge and address it properly instead of pushing costly repairs or new phones.
Has anyone had success getting a resolution from Samsung?
01-04-2025 09:50 PM
Add me to the list of bricked S22 Ultra!
Mine started 3 weeks ago. Did everything that I was told to do even went to ubreakifix store (authorized Samsung repair provider) and told me that mine too had a fried motherboard!
04-04-2025 10:20 PM - last edited 04-04-2025 10:25 PM
Greetings, first post so be gentle if repeated.
I had the same issue on my 2 year old ultra 22S bought new from samsung after march security update. i think it is a motherboard issue as it does get hot unnecessarily after update.
There is an excellent app called Device info HW with will list all parameters of the device including cpu temps.
I have the Snapdragon8 Gen 1 chipset.
My solution , I tried safe mode . nope.
I got a clue on a reboot when it asked me which launcher i wanted to use, the Samsshit launcher is not compatible with this update or one of my apps. It disabled the nova luncher in one reboot but once i got it to take it has been stable in airplane with wifi.
So, I am using Nova 7 launcher with airplane for now so that I can get my data off to a new phone. So far, no crashing until I take my device out of airplane mode.
All apps seem to be working except cellphone related, obviously.
I hope this helps someone else to get data off the device to a new one.
This is very disappointing after owning more than 10 Samsung flagship phones.
I started reading about the new S25 and ill pass with all the problems it is having.
I will not be getting the 25, maybe the older 24 after some research.
KK