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Some Samsung Galaxy Note 8 owners say their phones are freezing with certain apps

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Experiencing a frozen Samsung Galaxy Note 8? You're not alone. Galaxy Note 8 users around the world are complaining of phones freezing up on Samsung's community forums. These reports first appeared shortly after the release of the Note 8, but have been growing in numbers over the past few weeks.

The problem does not appear to be tied to a specific model of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, though Android Police reports that SM-N950U units on U.S. carriers, unlocked European (SM-N950F), and dual-SIM (SM-N950D) models have been listed in the forums.

An exact cause is not known, users have noticed the phones tend to freeze when using the Contacts app or other apps that pull information from the Contacts app, such as the dialer, messaging apps, and more. Several people suggest the issue stems from downloading the Google Contacts app, which may be conflicting with Samsung's Contacts app, though this has not been confirmed.

Potential Solutions:

Currently there is no solution to the problem, but the following two inconvenient workarounds can restore functionality, at least temporarily, to your phone:

  • A hard reset is the primary workaround for a frozen Galaxy Note 8.  A hard reset will take several minutes and will completely erase all information on your phone. To perform a hard reset on your phone, press the Volume up, Bixby and Power buttons at the same time.  In 30 to 45 seconds you should see the Android Recovery Menu. Use the Volume down button to select the Wipe data/Factory reset option and press the Power button to select it.
  • An alternative, but even more time consuming, option is to allow your battery to die and then recharge. While this will take a lot longer, you will likely not lose any data if you regularly backup your phone.

    • For people who are experiencing frequent freeze-ups, Android Authority is reporting that you can contact Samsung support to arrange an "evaluation and repair." Samsung's U.S. support number is 1 (800) 726-7864. Users outside the U.S. can check out Samsung's country-specific site to find relevant support options.

    We've reached out to Samsung for comment, and will update this story when we hear back.

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