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How to Fix Bootloop — HMD Skyline
How to Fix Bootloop — HMD Skyline
The HMD Skyline is a 2024 Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) with 12GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", P-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10, 1080.0x2400.0 display and is available in Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz.
The Skyline is equipped with a 4600 mAh, user replaceable, a 108 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS main camera, a 50 MP, 1080p@30/60fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 209.5 g.
A bootloop on the HMD Skyline 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 HMD Skyline: 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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