Fresh Galaxy S22 bootloop complaints surface after February update amid ongoing lawsuit

The Galaxy S22 has been hit by new bootloop issues. Users report that the problems have surfaced after the recent February update, and it affects S22 models severely. The S22 series is currently on a quarterly-patch cycle, and this is an update that users received after around 3 months. Many people report problems with the battery as well.

S22 users report endless restart cycles, making it impossible to use the phone after the software update. During the bootloop, the device gets stuck at the Samsung Logo screen, and some users are unable to reach the lock screen to unlock the device.

Others are able to get the phone to work, but it randomly restarts and freezes constantly. A few users report that updating OneUI Home may fix it, and it did automatically fix itself for a few lucky users. If there are local repair shops that you trust, replacing the battery could solve the problem.

People have tried several workarounds to solve this, including a force restart (which can be performed by holding the volume down and power buttons together for a few seconds). Alternatively, you can try wiping the cache partition in recovery mode, which could help. If you’re in the know, you can try using Odin to re-flash the firmware, but this is only for power users who are aware of the risks.

We aren’t sure about what causes the issue. But it could be triggered by hardware component stress, since some bootlooping reports are tied to overheating. This damages connections on the motherboard, and some experts link the problem to solder joint weaknesses in some devices.

This isn’t the first time the S22 series has been a victim of bootloop issues. Back in 2024, the One UI 6.1.1 update caused similar problems. The pattern was similar, involving comparable restart issues. Samsung temporarily halted that rollout to fix the issue, and there were reports of motherboard failures back then as well.

However, affected users didn’t let this slide. As we reported a couple of days ago, Samsung is currently facing a lawsuit in the US from users who were left with a paperweight after their devices were rendered useless following the One UI 6.1.1 release.

If you own a device from the S22 series, we recommend backing up your data and also not updating if you haven’t already. If you’re affected by this, try reaching out to Samsung Support. 

We’ll keep an eye out for any further developments and will update the article accordingly.

Featured image credit: VALO01/ Samsung Community

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