After a recent Samsung update put their phones into an endless boot loop, it seems some users are being forced to factory reset their older devices

Originally noticed by Android Authority, some users have taken to Reddit to complain about their phones going into a boot loop after downloading the latest update The two most crowded threads, by users rbthompsonv and mikethespike056, indicate that the issue primarily affects the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy M51 and Galaxy A90

According to the threads, it is suspected that the cause of the bootloop is an update to the SmartThings Framework app If you have an older model and have not yet experienced this issue, we recommend turning off automatic app updates in the Galaxy Store settings Sadly, if you are already experiencing this issue with your phone, you will probably need to factory reset the device

Resetting your phone to factory settings without access to the menus is a bit tedious, but fairly easy You need to press and hold the Power Off button and the Volume Up button for about 7 seconds Then, quickly release the power button while holding the volume up button and the restart menu will appear From there you can reset the phone

Having to reset your phone and losing all your data is painful, but it is not the end of the world Keeping your backups up to date is not a bitter pill to swallow An advantage of older model Samsungs is that you can install an SD card in the phone, so it is recommended that you store important files and photos there rather than in the device's internal memory

The alternative is to start looking for a new phone, but this can be tricky for those who don't want to spend a lot on the best Samsung device To help with this, we have compiled a list of some of the best inexpensive phones, and many of them will likely outperform the Galaxy S10 at the moment and won't break the bank