I experienced quite a few reboot loops as an avid Android user. There can be many causes for an Android stuck in a reboot loop. Hopefully, this tutorial will fix yours. These exact steps seem to solve the problem for me most of the time.
1. Remove the Case
If you have a case on your phone, remove it. This will ensure there are no buttons or sensors impeding the function of the phone.
2. Plug into a Wall Electric Source
Ensure your device has enough power. Plug it into a wall outlet. You may need to let it sit plugged in for a few minutes before performing the next step.
3. Force Fresh Restart
Press and hold both the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons. Do this for about 20 seconds or until the device restarts again. This will often clear the memory, and cause the device to start normally.
4. Try Safe Mode
Wait for the manufacturer name to appear on the screen while it’s booting, then press and hold “Volume Down“. This should place the device into “Safe Mode”. If the device starts successfully in Safe Mode, you may have to uninstall problematic apps or undo a setting that may have caused the issue.
If you’re a Nexus 5X user, there is a known bootloop issue with the phone. See our post about it for more info.
Still having trouble? Let us know in the comments section.
Perryl says
June 24, 2019 at 10:17 amHello, I tried doing a system update on my Infinix hot 6 (something I have done several times in the past) but it got stock in a bootloop. I have tried a hard reset and data wipe but the problem has not stopped.
KR says
June 17, 2019 at 10:17 amI have a Pixel. It’s stuck in bootloop and i’m not able to reset it by pressing the power button and volume down button. It again goes off.
Charles Broam says
June 11, 2019 at 9:23 amIview Suprapad 1066TPC. No volume buttons. Only a power button & some kind of reset button. Pushed & held both down, Got a Sleeping Android: No Command. Regular power button only, and it’s back to the never-ending cycle of trying to boot.
Now what? (oh, yeah! No SD Card, just internal memory)
Angelique says
June 7, 2019 at 9:49 amI have an Alcatel 7. I did all the steps. For this phone I have to put in a password before the phone finishes starting. When it took me there it said the phone was in safe mode than it did the same thing and went to the process of turning on and continued to stay on that. I haven’t even had this phone for a month. What do i do now?
Harry Babs says
May 29, 2019 at 11:29 pmThis did not work for my HP nvidia terga tab what now?
Ken says
May 17, 2019 at 7:54 pmafter a factory data reset, My Huawie Y6 keeps on rebooting when the battery gets 19%-18%… untill it consumes the battery till it gets zero.
I did factory data reset again but it is still the same when it gets 19% down
Melissa Manzella says
May 10, 2019 at 9:47 amMy Motorola android phone just started restarting on its own even when the battery was at full charge. it keeps rebooting to the blue start up screen. I have done the pressing down and holding the power and volume buttons until the black screen comes up. it says to connect to a USB port, so its connected to my computer as we speak. every mode I try to put it on, it does nothing. Going to factory, restore, etc… and nothing. just restarts again. It does start and asks for my password. other than that. it does nothing else. Can you help me fix this, or is my phone garbage now? I have gotten it bran new for Christmas and didn’t start using it until Feb 2019. I can use as much help as possible. I really like this phone, and it has so much important stuff on there.
Please help!
Thank you!
ron says
April 14, 2019 at 2:30 pmI have an alcatel acndroid phone. My phone was doing a system upgrade when it froze for about twenty mins. I tried to reset the phone and it just shut off. everytime I try and reset or turn it back on it just goes to secure reboot failure. I tried to charge without the case and its still showing the same thing.
What else can I do to make this phone work?
Infinity Jimenez says
April 12, 2019 at 5:22 pmit did turn off my phone but after that, it remained on the boot screen. I have an Lg Sylo 4 so the battery is unremovable. I got this phone last week have not dropped it or wet it, it’s brand new.
N0M0R32 says
April 10, 2019 at 12:15 amwow thank a lot it really helped :)
Life says
April 5, 2019 at 5:27 pmTCL XL from straight talk, won’t reset… Stuck in loot, saying, Secure boot failure! Nothing’s helped..….
Joey says
February 11, 2019 at 10:46 amSee I have a ANS UL40 and it’s stuck on boot loop even after I tried that what should I do?
Jin says
February 10, 2019 at 5:07 pm… My Phone restarts even after Factory Reset
brian says
November 5, 2018 at 12:31 amthis did not work for my phone either. any ideas?
Ce garnez says
August 13, 2018 at 12:03 amMy alcatel pixi 4 6.0 has gone into boot loop. I have tried all ways to get it to boot up correctly. Nothing yet.