How to Fix Bootloop — Honor 8
How to Fix Bootloop — Honor 8
The Honor 8 is a 2016 Android 6.0 smartphone powered by the Kirin 950 (16 nm) with 4GB and 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Pearl White, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Gold.
The 8 is equipped with a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 12 MP, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 153 g.
A bootloop on the Honor 8 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 Honor 8: 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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