As long as your Android device is running on version 6.0 or newer, you have to follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the power button until power options appear.
2. Tap and hold Power Off.
3. Hold until you see Reboot to safe mode, and then tap on the prompt.

The exact wording of the prompt may vary by manufacturer, but the process should be the same. Once you confirm to reboot in safe mode, wait until your phone restarts. You should now see apps and widgets grayed out, and you will only have access to the first-party features. Don’t worry — these steps haven’t changed with Android 14.

Enter safe mode with device buttons

If you’re having issues with a laggy screen, you can also reboot in safe mode using the hard buttons on your phone. It’s just as easy to do, and you’ll have to follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the power button, then choose Power Off.
2. Turn your phone back on with the power button, and hold the power button until you see an animated logo appear.
3. Hold the Volume Down button once you see the animated logo appear.
4. Continue holding Volume Down until your device boots.