Here are the steps for fixing a phone stuck in safe mode:
- Backup all your important data
- Uninstall & reboot applications you installed recently, if any
- Check for any Malware or Viruses
- Restart in safe mode to disable third-party apps
- Press and hold the power button until the power off displays
- Press the power off button
- Press and hold the volume up and power buttons at the same time
- When the Samsung Logo appears on the screen release your fingers
- Press the volume down button when you see the safe mode
- Release the volume down button and your phone is now in safe mode
- Uninstall the apps which caused the device to go into safe mode and reboot