When Samsung rolled out One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S22 series, users started reporting severe issues that even prevented them from using their device. The company had to stop the update, and now history seems to be repeating with the same protagonists. According to reports, the One UI 6.1.1 update has been causing performance and bootloop issues on Galaxy S22 devices for weeks now.
Earlier this year, One UI 6.1 caused several Galaxy S22 phones to become stuck on the lock screen and the touchscreen and completely stop working. Months later—in September—Samsung began the rollout of One UI 6.1.1 on these devices. The update focused on integrating new AI-powered features for the Galaxy AI suite. However, it may have also broken some things behind the scenes.
One UI 6.1.1 update could have killed the motherboard of Galaxy S22 units stuck in bootloop
Reports mention situations like devices becoming laggy or stuttering for no apparent reason. There are also cases where Galaxy S22 devices freeze and apps crash constantly. Some devices even undergo random reboots on a daily basis.
However, the most serious incidents are undoubtedly those where Galaxy S22 devices become permanently stuck in bootloop after the update. In multiple cases, Samsung’s technical service told affected users that the motherboard of their phones was dead. Replacing this component is costly and may result in the loss of all data on your phone. Remember, most countries around the world no longer offer warranty coverage for the Galaxy S22 series.
There are threads on forums, such as Samsung Community, that started weeks ago and continue to receive new reports related to bootloops due to dead motherboards.
Unfortunately, there is no official word from Samsung regarding the situation. Technical service centers also do not seem to have instructions to help users who are experiencing the problem. Therefore, it seems the company doesn’t recognize it as one of massive scope at the moment.
