How to Fix Samsung S22 Freezes on Lock Screen

Recently, a lot of users have reported their Galaxy S22 becomes stuck or freezes on the lock screen, with most of the users being Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra users. 

There are 2 reasons that cause the Galaxy S22 to get stuck on the lock screen, such as software glitches, hardware issues, or a combination of both. 

If you are having the same problem, this guide has all the solutions you are looking for with step-by-step instructions to resolve this issue. So, let’s dive in and fix your Samsung Galaxy S22 lock screen problem.  

Note: Solutions in this guide will work on any Samsung Galaxy S22 model (S22, S22 Plus, S22 Fe, and S22 Ultra models.)

Editor’s note: We created these instructions using a Samsung Galaxy S22 running Android 13. Depending on your device’s software version, some steps and menu positions may look slightly different.

So let’s move on to the fixes for the problem.

Note: Solutions in this guide will also work on Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, S22 Fe, and S22 Ultra.

Fix 01: Force Restart the Device

Since you cannot restart the device by tapping the screen because it is stuck, an alternate way to restart the device is needed. 

Restarting works by temporarily shutting down the device and then starting it back up, which clears any temporary glitches or bugs that may be causing the problem. 

Here’s how to force restart your Samsung Galaxy S22:

1. Press and hold the Volume Down button and Power button simultaneously for about 7-10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons when you see the Samsung logo appear on the screen.
3. Wait for your device to restart.

Check if the problem has been resolved after restarting your device. If not, proceed to the next section.

Fix 02 – Step 01: Let the Battery Drain and Turn the Device Off Itself

If force restarting doesn’t work, you have to go through deep troubleshooting steps, which involve a lot of work. 

But don’t worry. To make it easier for you, we have broken down this fix into six steps. The first step is letting your battery drain completely. 

By allowing your Galaxy S22’s battery to drain and turn off itself, you are essentially resetting its internal components and allowing it to start fresh when powered back on. Remember not to power up your device just yet, as we will proceed to the next step.

Fix 02 – Step 02: Charge the Phone Completely

Since the battery has now died, you cannot perform any troubleshooting. Therefore, it’s essential to charge your phone completely before moving on to the next step. 

This will ensure that your device has enough power to go through the following troubleshooting steps. Once your phone is fully charged, proceed to the next step where we will boot your device into recovery mode.

Fix 02 – Step 03: Boot the Device Into Recovery Mode

If you don’t know, recovery mode is a special boot mode in Android devices that allows users to perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

It grants access to various tools and options to diagnose and resolve complex issues, such as system updates, data backups, factory resets, and installing custom firmware. By entering recovery mode, you gain a powerful resource to tackle challenging problems and optimize your Android device’s performance. 

To boot your Samsung Galaxy S22 into recovery mode by follow these steps:

1. Turn off your device completely.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and Power button simultaneously.
3. Release both buttons when you see the Samsung logo appear on the screen.
4. Wait for a few seconds until you see the Android Recovery screen.

Now that your device is in recovery mode, let’s move on to the next step.

Fix 02 – Step 04: Wipe Cache Partition

The system cache is a collection of temporary files created by apps and system processes that help improve performance and speed up certain tasks. However, sometimes these cache files become corrupted or outdated, causing issues like freezing on the lock screen. 

To fix this issue, you need to clear the cache partition by following these steps:

1. In recovery mode, use the Volume Down button to highlight “Wipe cache partition” and press the Power button to select it.

2. Confirm by selecting “Yes” using the Volume Down button and pressing the Power button.

3. Wait for a few seconds until you see “Cache wipe complete” at the bottom of the screen.

Now that you have wiped the cache partition, let’s move on to the next step.

Fix 02 – Step 05: Run App Repair

App repair in recovery mode checks for any issues with your installed apps and attempts to initiate app optimization. Therefore, running app repair resolves any underlying issues that may be causing your device to freeze on the lock screen. 

Here’s how to run “Repair apps” in recovery mode:

1. In recovery mode, use the Volume Down button to highlight “Repair apps” and press the Power button to select it.

2. Wait for a few minutes while your device scans and repairs any app-related issues.

Once the app repair process is complete, proceed to the last step.

Fix 02 – Step 06: Reboot the Device

After you have successfully executed all the necessary troubleshooting steps, you will have to exit recovery mode and reboot your device. 

To exit recovery mode and reboot your device, follow these steps:

1. In recovery mode, use the Volume Up/Down buttons to highlight “Reboot system now” and press the Power button to select it.
2. Wait for your device to restart.

Once your device has restarted, check if your Samsung Galaxy S22 lock screen issue has been resolved.

Wrapping Up

In this guide, we covered two solutions to fix the Samsung Galaxy S22 lock screen freezing issue, from force restarting your device to wiping the cache partition and running app repair in recovery mode. 

We hope one of these solutions worked for you. Let us know which solution worked for you and leave your feedback in the comments section below. If you have any questions regarding this guide or need further assistance, feel free to ask!