How to Fix Bootloop — Cat S61
How to Fix Bootloop — Cat S61
The Cat S61 is a 2018 Android 8.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) with 4GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Black.
The S61 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM (South Africa only) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 250 g.
A bootloop on the Cat S61 occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.
Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.
On your Cat S61: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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