Samsung SmartThings Update Causes Bootloop in Older Galaxy Phones

A recent SmartThings app update left some Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices unusable, prompting Samsung to issue a fix.

Samsung's SmartThings app update led to an infinite boot loop on older Galaxy models like the S10 and Note 10.
The update was automatically applied, affecting users globally, including in the US, Korea, and Europe.
Samsung has released a revised update to prevent further issues, but advises turning off auto-updates as a precaution.
Users with bricked phones face data loss unless they seek professional help or perform a factory reset.
Samsung service centers offer a fix that avoids data loss, but users are reminded of the importance of regular data backups.