Why is My Steam Deck Stuck on the Loading Screen?
Your Steam Deck might be stuck on the loading screen because of corrupt system files. Try rebooting it into recovery mode and performing a system restore.
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The issue could be linked to a recent software update. Roll back to a previous version if possible, or check for any patches that Valve might have released.
Is your Steam Deck's storage almost full? Clear up some space; it can help the device run more smoothly and get past the loading screen.
Sometimes, just turning the Steam Deck off and on again fixes the issue. It sounds simple, but it works more often than you'd think!
In my experience, connecting the Steam Deck to a charger while booting up has helped resolve the loading screen issue. Give it a try!
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