How to boot the Steam Deck in safe mode
To start the Steam Deck in safe mode, you gotta power it off completely first. Then, press the Volume Down button along with the Power button until you see the boot menu. From there, you can navigate to the safe mode option.
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Hot take: Why would you ever need to boot in safe mode? Part of the fun is living on the edge and never hitting that safe mode button.
Easiest way to boot your Steam Deck in safe mode? Just hold down the Volume Down button and then press the Power button until you hear a beep. It's like doing a secret handshake with your Steam Deck!
I had to boot mine in safe mode last week cause it was acting up. Just hold down Volume Down, hit Power, and wait for the magic to happen. Worked like a charm and it was back to normal in no time.
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